Hello everyone! 
Does lawn care feel overwhelming? Raking, fertilizing, watering, mowing… get the timing wrong, and you’re wasting time and money.
The good news? Spring lawn care isn’t complicated when you break it down by month. Follow this checklist for March through May, and your lawn will reward you with deep green color and strong roots all summer.
March: Clean Up & Prep
Gently wake your lawn up. The ground is still cool—your job is to clear the way.
Do this:
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Rake gently – Remove winter debris with a leaf rake. Don’t uproot new growth.
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Prune shrubs – Cut back winter damage.
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Test soil pH – Grab a DIY kit from the garden center.
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Plan – Note bare spots and problem areas.
Skip this:
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No fertilizing (ground’s too cold)
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No watering (spring rains are enough)
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No panic—brown grass is dormant, not dead
April: Feed & Repair
Soil warms up, grass wakes up, and weeds try to crash the party. This is your busiest month.
Do this:
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Fertilize lightly – Use slow-release balanced fertilizer (10-10-10 or 16-4-8).
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Overseed bare patches – Loosen soil, spread seed, keep moist.
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Apply pre-emergent – If crabgrass was an issue last year. (Skip if you just seeded—it blocks grass too.)
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Start mowing high – At 3-4 inches, mow down to 3 inches. Never cut more than 1/3 at once.
Watch out: Weeds are waking up. Deal with them now.
May: Water & Maintain
Consistency is key. Growth speeds up, and watering becomes critical.
Do this:
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Mow regularly – Keep blades sharp. Dull blades tear grass.
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Water deeply, not often – This is the golden rule. Shallow watering = shallow roots = summer disaster. Deep watering = deep roots = drought-proof lawn.
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Spot-treat weeds – Pull by hand or spray stubborn ones.
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Check for pests – Grubs and chinch bugs appear now. Catch them early.
Why May watering matters:
Roots follow water. Water shallowly every day = roots stay near the surface. Water deeply once or twice a week = roots grow deep = grass survives summer heat.
Quick Checklist
March
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Light raking
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Clean up debris
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Test soil pH
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No fertilizer, no water
April
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Apply slow-release fertilizer
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Overseed bare spots
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Apply pre-emergent (if not seeding)
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First mow at 3 inches
May
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Mow weekly (sharp blades)
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Water deeply: 1–1.5 inches/week
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Spot-treat weeds
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Inspect for pests
The #1 Mistake People Make
Watering.
It sounds simple. Turn on sprinklers, walk away. But most people waste 40% of the water they put on their lawn. It runs off, evaporates, or waters weeds instead of grass. And you pay for every wasted drop.
Are you watering at the right time? Deeply enough? If you’re just guessing, you’re probably overpaying.
What’s Next
In our next article, we’re diving deep into watering—the one thing that makes or breaks your lawn.
We’ll show you:
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Why “set it and forget it” timers cost you money
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A simple test to know if you’re over or under-watering
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How tech can give you a greener lawn and a lower water bill
Stay tuned—your lawn and wallet will thank you.
Let’s Chat
How’s your lawn care going this year? Running into any issues? Drop a comment below—I read every single one. 