Spring in the City with Soul means spending more time outdoors — grilling, relaxing, and enjoying the sunshine. But before your backyard can become your favorite hangout spot, your lawn needs a little attention.
These spring lawn care tips for Jackson will help get your grass in top shape so you can make the most of the season.
Oh, and don’t forget to get your lawn mower ready for grass cutting season. Sharpen those blades.
1. Clean Up Your Yard
Before your lawn can thrive, it needs a clean slate. Remove any debris, fallen branches, and twigs that may have accumulated over the winter. A messy lawn can block sunlight, trap moisture, and prevent essential elements like water, fertilizer, and air from reaching the grass roots.
Clearing away this clutter not only helps your lawn breathe but also prepares it for mowing and fertilizing.
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2. Fertilize at the Right Time
Fertilizing your lawn at the right time is essential for healthy spring growth — but timing depends on your grass type.
In Jackson, most lawns have warm-season grasses like Bermuda or Zoysia, which respond best when fertilized after they’ve fully come out of dormancy.
A good rule of thumb is to wait until after the danger of frost has passed and you’ve mowed the lawn at least twice. For most homeowners, that means fertilizing sometime between April and early May.
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3. Check Your Irrigation System
Spring is the perfect time to inspect your irrigation system and make sure everything is working properly after winter. If your system was turned off or set to a winter schedule, reset the timer for the upcoming growing season.
Check that all sprinkler heads are functioning, there are no leaks in the pipes or nozzles, and that soil moisture sensors or rain gauges are in good working condition. A quick tune-up now can help your lawn stay healthy and prevent water waste as temperatures rise.
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4. Kill Weeds at the Right Time
April showers bring May flowers – and unwanted weeds growing in your lawn. Pre-emergent herbicides work to kill weed seeds before they germinate, while post-emergent herbicides kill the weeds that have popped up.
Here are a few timing tips:
- Apply pre-emergent herbicides in late February to early March to prevent weeds from appearing.
- Apply post-emergent herbicides around May 15, to spot-treat any weeds that have managed to pop up in your yard.
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DIY or Hire a Pro to Get Your Lawn Spring-Ready
A little spring lawn care goes a long way in helping your yard bounce back from winter and thrive through the warmer months ahead.
Need help preparing your lawn? Visit our Jackson lawn care page to hire a local LawnStarter lawn care pro. In addition to Jackson, LawnStarter provides lawn care services to other Mississippi cities, including Horn Lake.
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Main Image Credit: Photo of a lawn mowed by a LawnStarter Pro in Jackson, MS
