My 2026 Lawncare Set Up For The Spring
Early spring (March) focuses on lawn awakening and prevention: vigorously rake to remove winter debris and thatch, apply pre-emergent herbicide when soil temperatures consistently reach 50°F (often early-mid March) to stop crabgrass, and test soil to guide fertilization needs. If overseeding is required, do so in March or early April before applying pre-emergents, or wait 4+ weeks after seeding to treat weeds. Mid-to-late spring (April–May) shifts to active growth and...