{"id":126511,"date":"2025-03-29T09:14:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T12:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=126511"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:30:38","slug":"spring-lawn-care-tips-buffalo-ny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/buffalo-ny\/spring-lawn-care-tips-buffalo-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Lawn Care Tips for Buffalo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After months of lake-effect snow and freezing temps, we are more than ready to welcome spring \u2014 and so are our lawns. These spring lawn care tips for Buffalo will help get your grass back on track for a lush, green summer.<\/p>    <p>If you already have grass in place, wait until the ground is dry and no snow is in the forecast before you start mowing or fertilizing. For new lawns, it\u2019s best to hold off until mid-April or consider waiting until fall, which offers more stable conditions for seeding.<\/p>    <p>OK, here are those spring lawn care tips to get your Buffalo lawn ready for the growth season.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9b0ab0e6-4e1d-4bec-9695-3361348a9c34\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Your 4-Point Spring Lawn Care Checklist<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/buffalo-ny\/spring-lawn-care-tips-buffalo-ny\/#0-1-aerate-to-relieve-compacted-soil\" style=\"\">1. Aerate to Relieve Compacted Soil<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/buffalo-ny\/spring-lawn-care-tips-buffalo-ny\/#1-2-tune-up-your-mower\" style=\"\">2. Tune Up Your Mower<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/buffalo-ny\/spring-lawn-care-tips-buffalo-ny\/#2-3-overseed-bare-spots\" style=\"\">3. Overseed Bare Spots<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/buffalo-ny\/spring-lawn-care-tips-buffalo-ny\/#3-4-be-strategic-about-fe-rtilizing\" style=\"\">4. Be Strategic About Fertilizing<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-aerate-to-relieve-compacted-soil\">1. Aerate to Relieve Compacted Soil<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-656x422.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic about before and after effects of aeration\" class=\"wp-image-128088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-656x422.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Compacted soil can make it difficult for grass roots to absorb needed nutrients, but aeration helps relieve this issue. <\/p>    <p>Core aeration, creating small holes in your soil, is the most popular method of aeration, but to do this yourself you likely will need to rent an aerator.  You also can hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/buffalo-ny-lawn-care\">Buffalo lawn care pro<\/a> to aerate your lawn.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-compacted-soil\/\">How to Tell You Have Compacted Soil<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-fix-compacted-soil\/\">How to Fix Compacted Soil<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-core-aeration\/\">What is Core Aeration?<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-aerate-lawn\/\">How to Aerate a Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-tune-up-your-mower\">2. Tune Up Your Mower<\/h2>    <p>Before mowing season begins, consider getting a tune-up for your lawn mower. A well-maintained mower with sharp blades not only runs more efficiently but also helps keep your lawn healthier.<\/p>    <p>Dull blades can shred grass blades instead of cutting them cleanly, which leads to browning and makes your lawn more vulnerable to disease. Plus, a neglected mower can burn up to 20% more fuel, costing you more in the long run.<\/p>    <p>Check the oil, replace the air filter if needed, and sharpen your lawn mower&#8217;s blades so you&#8217;re ready to go as soon as your lawn needs its first trim.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades\/\">How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-often-should-you-sharpen-mower-blades\/\">How Often Should You Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades?<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/lawn-mower-maintenance\/\">DIY Lawn Mower Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-overseed-bare-spots\">3. Overseed Bare Spots<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_shutterstock_1757904407.jpg\" alt=\"A lawn fertilizer used for spreading seed when overseeding.\" class=\"wp-image-43932\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_shutterstock_1757904407.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_shutterstock_1757904407-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_shutterstock_1757904407-646x431.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_shutterstock_1757904407-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_shutterstock_1757904407-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_shutterstock_1757904407-928x619.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seed spreader. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-lawn-spreader-grass-yard-used-1757904407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Bare patches are almost inevitable when taking care of your lawn. These bare patches can be caused by extra shade in certain areas, grubs, low soil nutrients, soil compaction, or any number of other sources. <\/p>    <p>Why you should overseed: These bare patches make it easier for weeds to fill in these areas. We recommend you overseed  with fast-growing perennial ryegrass to fill in these patches before weeds have the chance.<\/p>    <p>Overseeding with perennial ryegrass also can also make your lawn less vulnerable to insects and diseases, as perennial ryegrass resists these pests fairly well compared to other grasses.<\/p>    <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Focus on bare or thinning spots rather than overseeding your entire lawn \u2014 fall is the best time for full-lawn overseeding in Western New York. <\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-you-need-to-overseed-lawn\/\">Clear Signs You Need to Overseed Your Lawn&nbsp;<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-overseed-spring\/\">When to Overseed in Spring<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-overseed-lawn\/\">How to Overseed a Lawn in 8 Simple Steps<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-be-strategic-about-fe-rtilizing\">4. Be Strategic About <strong>Fe<\/strong>rtilizing<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_253235454.jpeg\" alt=\"Man spraying weeds in lawn\" class=\"wp-image-121508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_253235454.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_253235454-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_253235454-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_253235454-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Man using fertilizer sprayer. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/images\/man-using-garden-sprayer-on-lawn-in-backyard\/253235454?asset_id=253235454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">goodluz<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/monroe.cce.cornell.edu\/resources\/fertilizing-your-lawn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cornell University<\/a>, applying fertilizer in early spring doesn\u2019t actually enhance green-up, and can even do more harm than good. That\u2019s because early fertilizing promotes excessive top growth, which comes at the expense of healthy root development.<\/p>    <p>If you <strong>plan to fertilize only once a year<\/strong>, <strong>wait until September<\/strong>, when your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season grass<\/a> will benefit most. However, if you&#8217;re on a <strong>two- or three-time annual fertilization schedule<\/strong>, you can apply fertilizer in <strong>late May<\/strong> \u2014 but only if you applied fertilizer in the fall.<\/p>    <p>Also, be sure to pick your fertilizer correctly. New York State law prohibits the use of fertilizers that include phosphorus, so avoid any fertilizers with this nutrient.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-fertilize-lawn\/\">How to Fertilize Your Lawn<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/slow-release-vs-quick-release-fertilizer\/\">Slow-Release vs Quick-Release Fertilizer<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/common-fertilizer-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">Common Fertilizer Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-give-your-buffalo-lawn-a-fresh-start\">Give Your Buffalo Lawn a Fresh Start<\/h2>    <p>After a long, snowy winter, your lawn is ready for some attention \u2014 and with the right approach, you can help it bounce back beautifully. <\/p>    <p>Need help preparing your lawn for the months ahead and caring for your grass all through mowing season? Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/buffalo-ny-lawn-care\">Buffalo lawn care<\/a>&nbsp;page and hire a local LawnStarter lawn care pro. In addition to Buffalo, LawnStarter provides lawn care services to other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/ny\">New York<\/a>&nbsp;cities including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/rochester-ny-lawn-care\">Rochester<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/albany-ny-lawn-care\">Albany<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/syracuse-ny-lawn-care\">Syracuse<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/buffalo-ny\/grass-types-buffalo-ny\/\">Best Grass Types for Your Lawn in Buffalo<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/\">Planting Zones of New York State<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/common-weeds-new-york\/\">Most Common Weeds in New York: How to Identify and Control Them<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/native-plants-new-york\/\">Best New York Native Plants<\/a><br>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/lawn-alternatives-new-york\/\">Alternatives to Lawns in New York<\/a><\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: Lawn mowed by a LawnStarter pro in Buffalo, NY. 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