{"id":12487,"date":"2018-06-21T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=12487"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:46:21","slug":"6-spring-lawn-care-tips-for-homes-in-phoenix-az","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/6-spring-lawn-care-tips-for-homes-in-phoenix-az\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Homes in Phoenix, AZ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Year round lawn care in Arizona can be a hassle, and fertilizers or equipment can end up costing you thousands. In some areas, it\u2019s unavoidable, as Phoenix has plenty of nutrients deficient and highly salted soils. But with these six spring lawn care tips, you\u2019ll be able to save yourself the time, money and frustration you would’ve spent otherwise. <\/span><\/p>

1. Water Efficiently<\/span><\/h3>

Ground soils around Phoenix do contain some nutrients. However, water drains through the ground faster than plants can absorb it properly. This requires more watering than average soils around the country. But don\u2019t try watering when the hot sun is out; too much of the water can evaporate and be lost from this. The best time to water your lawn is about two hours before sunrise. Setting your sprinkler timing just right can help keep your lawn healthy and beautiful without extra time consuming watering you\u2019d normally be doing.<\/span><\/p>

2. Use the Right Fertilizer<\/span><\/h3>

The Casa Grande Soil found around Phoenix is an alkaline soil, or a saltier soil, that is high in clay content and has a high pH. Working with this soil can be too hard for most homeowners. Plants, including grasses, can become yellow from iron deficiency when growing in an alkaline soil. In order to balance the amount of salts in the soil and bring its pH down, try using a sulfur fertilizer, or organic manure to make the soil more plant-friendly.<\/span><\/p>

3. Watch the Color of your Lawn<\/span><\/h3>

A common problem with foliage in Arizona comes from iron-deficiency. A common signs of iron deficiency is the yellowing of the plant or grass\u2019 leaves. Easily avoid this issue by using a chelated-iron fertilizer used sparingly. This fertilizer will help revitalize your grasses, avoiding their eventual iron deficiency caused withering.<\/span><\/p>

4. Filter Your Water<\/span><\/h3>

Be careful of your sprinkler\u2019s water source supply! Most waters from community supplies contain chlorine, which can be harmful to plants. If you do not have another water source available to draw from, try using filtered water to help keep your grass healthy.<\/span><\/p>

5. Mow Properly<\/span><\/h3>

Different grasses may need to be cut to certain lengths in order to avoid lawn scalping or overgrowth. Certain grasses die much easier when exposed at a certain length, while another species of grass might thrive at that length. For efficient watering and grass growth:<\/span><\/p>