In Florida, between the months of February to May is the time to do spring clean up in your yard. You can either do the tasks yourself with equipment that you can buy or rent, or you can contact Clean Cuts of St. Augustine to do any of your landscaping needs so that you can have a great looking lawn.
Prevent Weeds
Weeds are one of the ways to ruin a great looking lawn, so now is the time to start treating your grass for weeds. This is easy to do yourself by buying a pre-emergent herbicide that stops weeds from germinating. By taking this step, you are preventing weeds from growing in your yard and are saving yourself from lots of work later on.
Core Aeration
As time goes on, the soil in your yard compacts. When aerating your yard, you are opening up the soil to receive nutrients, water, and air. By doing this, your turf can grow deeper roots.
Dethatch
The thatch is the layer of dead grass that forms between the sod and the soil. In small amounts, thatch is beneficial, but when the thatch gets too thick, it prevents water and nutrients from reaching the soil. You can either rent a dethatcher to complete the dethatching yourself or you can hire a lawn care company to do the service for you.
Mulch
Spring is the time to put mulch down. Mulch should be applied once a year. Mulching protects the roots of your trees and flowers, as well as helping the soil retain water and nutrients.
Prune
Pruning is essential for keeping healthy trees and plants. Many plants have specific pruning needs so make sure you do your research before getting too carried away with the garden sheers.
Fertilize
Fertilizer acts like a vitamin to your grass and plants. Fertilizer provides nutrients such as potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus. These nutrients could be lacking in your yard due to soil makeup. Make sure you choose the right fertilizer. There are many different types depending on the makeup of your soil and what type of sod you have.