Spring is the season of rebirth for your lawn, and as the temperatures warm up in Iowa and winter comes to an end, you'll want your grass to start growing again. To help it do that, you should apply a fertilizer treatment in early and late spring. Spring fertilizer will provide your lawn with all of the nutrients that it needs to emerge from winter dormancy successfully and get ready for the new growing season. You should also utilize pre and post-emergent weed control during this time because weeds can steal essential nutrients from your grass, hindering its ability to grow healthily.

Fertilizer in the spring will give your lawn all the nutrients it needs to recover from winter.

Green lawn on a property in Waukee, IA.

The winter can take quite a toll on your lawn due to the freezing temperatures and snow cover we experience here in Iowa. Because of this, it will need a boost of nutritional support in the spring to recover from any winter-related stress or damage. One way to help your lawn regain its strength and vitality after the cold weather passes is by fertilizing it! Fertilizer contains essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that will help your lawn develop a stronger root system and improve its resistance to diseases and insects!

Apply pre- and post-emergent weed control to keep weeds off your lawn in the spring.

In the springtime, it’s important to not only fertilize your lawn but also apply weed control treatments to eliminate existing weeds and prevent new weeds from sprouting. When it comes to weed control, you should utilize two types of treatments: pre-emergent and post-emergent.

  • Pre-emergent weed control: This type of treatment works as a preventative measure and helps to stop weeds from breaking through the surface of your lawn.
  • Post-emergent weed control: This type of treatment targets existing weeds that have already popped up on your lawn.

You should apply fertilizer and weed control twice during the spring season.

If you want to get your turf ready for the new growing season, early to mid-April is a great time to start. To kick things off, try applying some fertilizer and pre-emergent weed control. This fertilizer treatment will help your lawn green up faster, bounce back from winter, and get stronger before summer hits. Plus, with pre-emergent weed control, you can stop those pesky weeds from taking advantage of the perfect spring weather!

As your lawn continues to recover, it's a good idea to fertilize it again in mid-May. This way, you can keep providing it with the nutritional support it needs to make it through the summer and all of its challenges. To get rid of any remaining weeds, you can use post-emergent weed control in late May.

For best results, you should hire professionals to apply lawn fertilization and weed control treatments.

Give us a call to sign up for our comprehensive lawn fertilization program this spring!

Spring fertilization and weed control are essential to maintaining a healthy lawn. However, randomly applying any products to your turf may not yield the best results. That's why we recommend you contact us at Brilliant Borders Landscaping for a comprehensive approach to maintaining your grass! Our 7-step lawn fertilization program includes fertilization, pre and post-emergent weed control, and grub control treatments. Additionally, our team can test your soil to fully understand the condition your lawn is in and then we will tailor our treatments to what's best for it!

Our fertilization program is available to homeowners and business owners in Waukee, West Des Moines, Urbandale, IA, and other surrounding cities. To sign up for our fertilization service, call us at (515) 664-6205.