Simple Lawn Tips For A Thriving Spring In Omaha, NE
Monday, March 18, 2019
With the first official day of spring on Wednesday, we thought today would be the perfect time to discuss a few tips and tricks for getting your lawn ready for the change of season (sayonara winter!). After all, nothing says spring time like seeing a lush, beautiful lawn each day. Keep reading below for eight simple lawn care tips:1.) Our first tip for you is to fill the garden by planting flowers and foliage that are able to withstand the cool Omaha nights. Better yet, to reduce work down the road, you may look into planting summer blossoms such as dahlia’s.
2.) We know, we know - weeding is everyone’s least favorite part of all this. But plain and simple, it must be done. You should think about starting now and breaking the work up by tending to small patches so you don’t feel overwhelmed by the workload. Your future self will thank you!
3.) The third tip we have for you is to aerate the soil, which improves the uptake of water and fertilizer, as well as aids in reducing soil compaction. Concerned where to find an aerator? Fear not – they can usually be rented through lawn and garden stores!
4.) Did you know that the beginning of spring is an ideal time to put down grass seed? It’s true! All you have to do is lightly rake the seed into the top ¼” of the soil, lightly water a few times daily and wait for your grass to grow.
5.) Our next tip is around trimming trees and shrubs. You should remove any damaged or dead branches from woody plants, and trim any summer-flowering shrubs.
6.) Grab that mower! It is a good idea to begin cutting the grass as soon as you think it needs a little trim. You also want to try and not cut off more than a third of the blade at one time.
7.) Now is the time to tend to your compost pile if you turned an eye to it throughout the winter months. Don’t have a compost pile? Now is a great time to start one!
8.) Last but not least, let’s fertilize that lawn. Although it is a good idea to hold off on this until the grass is actively growing, once you see this happening you should lightly apply the fertilizer. Additionally, you should do another light application about six weeks later.
With Spring in full bloom, many homeowners around Omaha are getting inspired and feeling an urge to head outdoors to begin gardening or tend to their already blossoming gardens. And while walking into your local flower or gardening shop can make you want to purchase everything in sight, today’s blog post will help to hone in those impulses and resist the urge to max out your credit card on containers, gadgets and plants. We have a few tips and tricks below to help your gardens bloom without breaking the bank. Enjoy!
