With Spring comes a great many fun and fantastic things, warm weather, blue skies, and a thriving lawn among them. Sadly, with the good comes the bad, and mild weather combined with Spring sunshine is the dreaded Dandelions favorite environment.

Though pretty, the bright yellow weeds are virile, and are more than capable of overrunning your lawn unless properly maintained. Their little white seeds are notoriously hearty and allow Dandelion weeds to spread in exponentially large waves.

Taking steps to prevent initial Dandelion growth is the best strategy to managing them. Applying pre-emergent herbicide early in Spring will help to prevent Dandelion germination, and mowing your lawn on a high setting helps your lawn outcompete Dandelion seeds.

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The snows are melting, the temperature’s are rising, and as the sun begins to peak through the post winter gloom, lawn enthusiasts may grow disheartened at the state of their lawn. What was once a lush, beautiful spread of grass has degenerated into a series of dead, uneven patches and sparse, winter damaged clumps.

Lawn owners should, however, take heart as a combination of time and a Summer sunlight/water cocktail work to grow your lawn out to its full potential. To expedite the process of re-growth and repair, however, consider implementing a simple and effective lawn care practice:

Once the snow and frost are completely gone, mow your lawn once entirely on the second lowest setting. This evens out the height of your lawn and stimulates growth.

Second, let your lawn grow out until you can mow it on the second highest setting of your machine. From this point on, continue mowing your lawn at your desired height while enjoying your lush, green lawn.

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As the snow melts and the temperatures rise, Utahns statewide are gearing up for green lawns and healthy grass.  Caution should be taken, however, for as the days grow balmier annual pests and weeds will begin to make an appearance in your lawn.  Taking preventive measures now can drastically reduce the amount of crab grass, spurge, and other yard pests you have to deal with when your grass begins to grow.

Happily, our pre-emergent applications are now included with both our second and third round of April and May sprays.  Pre-emergent applications are a preventive measure that deters the growth of weeds like crabgrass and prevents them from spreading throughout your lawn.

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Cheers to you and your lawn!

Few of us can afford to waste water, and failing to seasonally adjust your watering strategy threatens your finances as well as the health of your lawn.  Properly watering your full root zone (10 inches of moist soil) often means considering seasonal limitations such as temperature and evaporation rates.  Here are a few tips on adjusting your watering frequency to ensure optimal lawn health:

To start the greening process, consider providing only one deep watering to your lawn during March.  Then, as you move into April, water your lawn deeply once per week.

During the Summer, temperatures rise and grass typically begins to wilt.  To counteract this process, gradually increase watering frequency up to every other day if needed while continuing to water deeply each time.  Watering every day, however, is not recommended, as it increases the chances of fungus problems.

Once Fall rolls around, decrease the frequency of your watering as temperatures begin to cool; two to four waters in October should keep your lawn at its peak green.

Finally, as any seasoned lawn lover knows, freezing temperatures can bust your sprinklers.  Drain your sprinkler system and turn it off in early November to prevent them from freezing during the winter months.