Set yourself and your lawn up for success all season long by implementing the following YardScaping tips between April (or whenever the snow melts) and June:

• Sharpen your mower blades

• Manually remove or smother large weed patches

• If you need to build your topsoil, aerate and topdress with compost

• As the temperature averages 50 degrees, overseed any bare or thin sections

• Set your mower blades to 2” for the first mow of the season

• Raise your mower blade to 3” for the rest of the season

• Leave your grass clippings for free nutrients

• Take a soil test before adding any fertilizer, pesticides, or lime to your lawn

• Did you have grubs last year? Order nematodes with a local nursery or discourage beetles from coming over for a meal.

Need a refresher on these YardScaping practices? In-depth explanations can be found in our YardScaping Fact Sheets.