Spring was here for about 2 weeks and then it was gone but it will be back again soon. After a interesting winter featuring harsh, frigid conditions, then mild, then icy, then nice, then cold Minneapolis winds and a seemingly endless supply of ice and snow, many lawns across the state have been left looking a bit worse for wear. Personally on my own lawn I have snow mold and we had to rake it out so it could get the air between the blades to let it die out. In addition Salt Damage and Snow plow issues, turf grass disease and bare spots are just a few of the common issues that are currently proliferating local Minneapolis lawns , St. Paul and the suburbs.

If your Kentucky bluegrass is feeling blue or your lawn is matted down, dull and life-less, it may require some advanced Tender Loving Care this spring in addition to your regular professional lawn care in Minneapolis. Your early-season efforts will help your lawn return to its former vigor before potential turf problems get out of hand, saving you time and money down the road.

Tips for Helping Your Grass Recover Quickly from Winter Damage

• Check over your lawn closely and assess any damages. Pull on any straw colored turf grass. If the grass just kind of falls apart, then area is likely going to be or is dead.
• Thoroughly remove dead grass by raking.
• Carefully remove debris, such as twigs, branches, rocks and leaves , from the surface of the lawn. A large quantity of leaf coverage can choke out the lawn and lead to unwanted fungus growth.
• Repair any bare areas with sod or diligent Seeding . Seeding is not recommended for the spring, but can be done.
• Start watering your lawn when needed. Watering too early in the lawn care season can actually cause disease problems, while on the opposite side waiting too long to water especially there is not enough precipitation in the Twin Cities area can dry out your green grass and cause discoloration and damage.
  

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Preparation Tips for your Minneapolis MN Lawn Care Services

To help prepare you for the upcoming lawn care season, Weed Man has put together a list of easy outdoor preparation tips for your Spring Lawn Care in Minneapolis.

1. Begin with a quick inventory of your Lawn Care Tools.
Take a gander around your garage or shed to make sure that you will be able to access your spring lawn care tools this spring. This proactive research will give you an chance to search for a replacement item at a discounted price before the frantic lawn care race begins. Do this in the case that any of your frequently used tools are or get damaged or have gone missing.

2. Clean your equipment and tools.
Optimize your rakes, mower, hand tools, shovels and heavy duty equipment by giving everything a quick scrub down. To remove rust from your tools, simply use an SOS pad and warm water.

3. Remove all the debris from your grass.
Make a good effort to keep your lawn free of all the things that collected over the winter like sludge, leaves, and other things. Not only will this save you time for when spring finally shows up in Minneapolis MN , it will also keep your grass protected from potential diseases during cold and wet-spells.

4. Test out your power machinery.
Nothing breaks down a lawn care project faster than a piece of equipment that won’t work. Check all of your power-equipment to make sure that it is in working order. It is a good idea to take any damaged or broken equipment in to your local repair store as soon as you can, as there may likely be a back-log of work orders at the peak of the Minneapolis MN lawn care services season.

Examples of Power Equipment:

• Leaf Blower
• Lawn Mower (Riding or Push)
• Brush Cutter
• Edge trimmer (weed whacker)
• Chainsaw
• Pressure Washer
• Aerator
• Snow-blower OK technically a winter item but make sure you put this away properly for the season also!

5. Make sure your mower blade has been sharpened.
Few homeowners know or understand the importance of sharpening mower blades each and every single lawn care season. A dull lawn mower blade increases the mower’s resistance when cutting the grass, consuming 22% more gas than a mower with a sharpened blade. A dull mower blade can also tear your grass instead of cutting through it cleanly, effecting both the appearance and health of your Minneapolis turf. A poorly cut grass blade is more susceptible to grass diseases, as they provide multiple entry points for unwanted lawn pathogens. If you choose not to sharpen your mower blades prior to the lawn care season, be sure to perform a thorough examination of your grass after the first few mowings of the year. If grass blades do appear torn or damaged, sharpening the mower blades should be done as soon as possible.

Most lawn mower dealerships provide a local blade sharpening service for a low cost. Feel free to explore do it yourself options HERE.

6. Create a master list of problem areas on your grass that you can pass on to your local Weed Man Lawn Care Professional.

Make note of anything of concern on your turf, even if it is from past seasons. Jess or your local Weed Man Technicians will help you identify the issues at hand and create a lawn care plan that will get your yard looking its best sooner rather then later. Make sure to contact us at 651-456-9696 for a free no obligation quote for your Minneapolis MN lawn care services .

 

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