Spring is the perfect time to revitalize your lawn after the cooler winter months. With proper care now, you'll enjoy a lush, healthy lawn throughout the summer. Here are our top recommendations for Salinas-area homeowners.
Start with a Thorough Cleanup
Remove any debris, fallen leaves, and dead vegetation that accumulated over winter. This allows sunlight and air to reach the soil and prevents disease from taking hold.
Aerate Your Lawn
Compacted soil prevents water, nutrients, and air from reaching grass roots. Spring aeration creates small holes in the soil, promoting better root growth and overall lawn health.
Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control
Stop weeds before they start by applying pre-emergent herbicide in early spring. Timing is critical—apply before soil temperatures consistently reach 55°F.
Fertilize Strategically
Feed your lawn with a balanced fertilizer to promote strong growth. In the Salinas area, we recommend a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer applied in late March or early April.
Check Your Irrigation System
Inspect sprinkler heads, check for leaks, and adjust coverage as needed. Efficient watering early in the morning reduces waste and promotes deeper root growth.
Overseed Bare Patches
Fill in thin or bare spots by overseeding with grass varieties suited to our Central Coast climate. Keep newly seeded areas consistently moist until established.
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