Your Spring Lawn Maintenance Checklist

Mar 14th 2025

Spring is a time full of new growth, as the flowers begin to bloom and the trees recover from winter. Like other plants and greenery, your lawn should experience the same growth as it begins to wake up from winter. Our landscaping professionals are here to help breathe new life back into your lawn and help get it ready for a fun spring season! Here, our lawn care company outlines a spring lawn maintenance checklist you can use to help get your lawn prepared and stay prepared for the season!

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Fertilize Your Lawn

Fertilizing your lawn throughout spring can help create a gorgeous lawn under your feet in the coming months. We recommend using fertilizer that contains a lot of nitrogen, as this can keep your lawn looking fresh. We also recommend choosing a slow-release fertilizer to ensure your lawn gets consistent nutrients throughout the season.

Aerate Your Lawn

Aerating your lawn is one of the most important steps in spring lawn care. Over time, the soil in your yard can become compacted, especially if you have heavy foot traffic or clay-based soil. When soil is compacted, it restricts the flow of air, water, and nutrients to the roots of your grass, which can stunt growth and make your lawn more susceptible to disease and drought. Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes, either by manually using a tool or with a machine, making it easier for water to get to the roots of your grass.

Overseed Bare Spots

One of the key steps to achieving a lush, green lawn this spring is overseeding bare or thinning spots. Over time, lawns can develop patches where the grass struggles to grow due to various factors such as heavy foot traffic, drought, disease, or even poor soil conditions. These bare spots not only look unsightly, but they also leave your lawn vulnerable to weed invasion and pests. Overseeding is the process of spreading new grass seed over the existing lawn to fill in the bare or thin areas. This helps restore a uniform, healthy lawn that's dense, resilient, and better equipped to withstand environmental stresses.