When to Start Spring Cleanup for Your Commercial Lawn

As the sun melts the snow and ice, it reveals everything hidden underneath. Fallen branches, trash, and pet waste must be removed from your lawn as soon as possible. This is the first step to spring cleanup. Also, don’t forget to clean your plant beds. Remove weeds, leaves, and rotten mulch to prevent them from smothering your plants and hindering healthy growth.

Your commercial property is no place for overgrown plants and dead vegetation, so trimming and pruning are critical steps during spring cleanup. When you cut dying or diseased plants and keep healthy ones from growing out of control, it significantly improves the appearance of your property.

However, you don’t want to get scissor-happy and trim too much, as this could cause long-term damage to the plant. Improperly cut plants ruin uniformity and tend to grow back unevenly. Professionals know how to prune and trim, and they also know when to do so. Since fresh-cut branches attract insects and disease in warmer climates, timing is everything. Experienced landscapers wait for ideal temperatures to perform trimming and pruning services.

Soil gets compacted over time, making it harder to absorb the oxygen and moisture it needs. Plus, it’s difficult for grass to take root within dry, compacted conditions. For these reasons, aerating the lawn or putting holes in the soil allows water, nutrients, and air to provide nourishment and strength.

Aerating before overseeding helps the seeds germinate more quickly. Overseeding fills in the areas that are thinning or bare. That way, when your grass grows back in the spring, it’s more likely to be vibrant and full.

After lawn aeration and overseeding, the next step is pre-emergent and fertilizer application. A pre-emergent is an herbicide that forms a protective barrier in the soil to prevent weed growth. The excessive water from snow and ice and the chemicals used to melt it away weaken the soil. Pre-emergent herbicides and fertilizers stop unwanted growth while expediting healthy growth.

Once all the above is complete, you can cut your grass before the next season begins. Edging is an additional service that prevents grass from growing into garden beds and sidewalks. If you’re looking for a way to boost your location’s curb appeal, lawn mowing and edging give your building a sharp, manicured appearance.