Get Greener Grass In Your Lawn By Doing This One Thing In March

Late winter and early spring are exciting times, as the weather finally begins to warm, and you can start working on outdoor projects again. While March is still too early to clean up your garden or start mowing your lawn in many places, there are tasks you can do to start getting your yard and lawn ready for spring. One of the most important chores you can do to set your lawn up for success all season is removing debris.

During the winter, objects ranging from branches to trash like plastic bags have likely accumulated on your grass, largely hidden by snow. Once your snow melts in March and all of the winter detritus has been revealed, it's time to work on clearing it. This isn't just to keep your yard looking nice and trash free though, it also helps your grass. This simple chore is so beneficial to your grass because garbage and branches aren't just unsightly, they also prevent your lawn from receiving proper air circulation and sunlight. This can smother your grass and make it more vulnerable to molds and diseases.

While it might be tempting to start your spring lawn cleaning as soon as snow melts enough for the leaves, branches, and trash to be visible, this isn't necessarily the right call. Wet or frozen lawns can easily become compacted by foot traffic. This results in a lack of aeration similar to what you were trying to prevent by removing debris. Instead, wait for a day when your turf is fully thawed and your yard is not overly wet.

Once you can walk on your lawn without leaving footprints behind in the grass or dirt, you can start cleaning. Pick up large branches and twigs. If leaves have covered your lawn, rake them up and put them into a compost bin or make them into leaf mold. The raking should help to perk up your grass as well. Make sure any garbage makes it into the trash or recycling bin. While working on your late winter or early spring clean up, you can also assess your lawn for any winter damage. Take note of bare patches and decide whether you'll need to reseed your lawn to achieve the grass of your dreams.