Now that the snow is melting and birds are chirping all around, it is time to say goodbye to winter. After long months of dreary weather, new leaves are sprouting and flowers beginning to bloom. But even though wintertime has receded, it has left behind a mess on your turf. So, to boost your lawn health and reverse the damage, it’s time to get a good spring yard cleanup.  

A thorough cleanup along, along with proper care during spring helps your lawn grow lush green and re-attain its beauty. A clean and healthy lawn not only makes your surrounding appealing but also increases the value of your home. There are other essential benefits too. 

Keep reading to learn about them.

Improves Aeration

After the harsh winter, the lawn soil tends to become dry and tight. This reduces the pores of the soil, thereby stopping the growth of grassroots. In order to get a lush lawn, professionals remove the plugs of the soil that boosts the absorption of water, oxygen, and nutrients. This is a part of the lawn aeration process and done to enhance the soil’s quality. Improving aeration also prevents soil erosion.     

Removes Thatches

Winter kills the grassroots and stems of bushes. Over time, these thatches along with other debris build up on your lawn’s soil. This debris prevents the absorption of nutrients and water by the soil, which in turn hampers the growth of healthy grass. Spring is the best time for the germination of new seeds. Lawn thatches obstruct grass growth as well. Professionals use different de-thatching techniques to remove the debris from the lawn and create room for newly sprouting grass.

Gives Space for Seeding

A good spring cleanup effectively makes way for seeding.  The harsh winter has left empty patches on your lawn. A cleanup focuses on those areas and revamps your lawn. A professional service provider engages in over-seeding to cover the bare areas and helps you create a beautiful lawn with even growth.

Controls Weeds

Spring is the perfect time to apply fertilizers and herbicides on your lawn. When applied properly, it prevents weed growth and keeps the lawn healthy for months. However, one needs to be careful while applying fertilizers as over application might damage the grass and other plants of the lawn. 

A professional spring clean-up is a great start for your lawn. From thatch removal and trimming of shrubs to mulching and edging the plant beds, lawn care service providers understand the exact needs of your lawn. This helps them provide expert care accordingly to produce an attractive landscape.