Spring is the perfect season to take care of your lawn. It is therefore essential to do what is necessary to obtain a green and healthy lawn. It often happens that when the snow melts, we become enthusiastic about the arrival of spring, but the fact remains that we must remain patient when it comes to completing the work to be done. Discover 6 mistakes to avoid when maintaining your lawn this spring:
Mistake #1: Scraping the ground too soon
At the beginning of spring, the ground is still waterlogged. Scraping your land could therefore damage your lawn; or even tear up plots of land. In addition, walking on wet soil could compact it and hinder the development of the root system, thus making way for weeds. This is why it is necessary to wait until the floor is completely dry before starting to scrape.
Mistake #2: Not repairing damaged areas
Winter conditions often make life difficult for our beautiful green carpets. So once the scraping stage is complete, it’s time to repair your bare patches of grass. If you don’t take action, weeds will happily take over.
Mistake #3: Sowing too early
To promote the density of your lawn, we recommend overseeding your lawn each year, but only after finishing your spring raking, never before! Cool nighttime temperatures and morning dew provide ideal conditions for seed germination. However, the soil must be warm enough to allow the seeds to germinate. Tip: When you notice dandelions appearing on your neighborhood lawns, it’s a sign that it’s the ideal time to overseed.
Mistake #4: Collecting lawn clippings
Grasscycling is a good practice to adopt. It consists of leaving mowing residue on-site rather than collecting it. Not only can this technique be very beneficial for your lawn, but it also provides several economic and environmental benefits:
Reduces mowing time
By leaving mowing residue on your lawn, it is no longer necessary to empty the mower bag or collect it with a rake – Saves time!
Reduces fertilizer needs
As it decomposes, mowing residue left on the lawn provides nutrients (organic matter) to your lawn. They even meet around 30% of fertilizer needs – Cost savings for maintaining your lawn!
Reduces water needs
In addition to creating shade on the ground, mowing residue allows for better water retention and reduces losses through evapotranspiration – Reduced watering!
Mistake #5: Not fertilizing your lawn
The lawn needs nutrients to ensure its growth. Our experts recommend fertilizing 3 times a year with a that stimulates beneficial soil microorganisms. In addition to increasing the density of your lawn, spring fertilization will promote rapid and sustained greening until summer.
Mistake #6: Cutting your grass too short
Mowing the lawn is a regular maintenance task that should not be neglected. However, it is not necessary to shave your lawn to space out mowing periods. A lawn that is too short risks affecting the root system and therefore making it more vulnerable to drought and disease.
In spring and autumn, the ideal mowing height is between 5 and 7 cm while in summer, it is between 8 and 10 cm. Get more tips and advice on mowing your lawn right here.
