Reviving Your Grass in 5 Simple Steps

Reviving Your Grass in 5 Simple Steps

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Reviving a lawn after cold, wet weather is a highly gratifying but difficult task in Salt Lake City. When spring finally arrives, it’s time to start thinking about the grass again so that it’s ready for the summer.

If your grass has become uneven or brown, and you’ve tried giving it more sunlight without success, use this approach to restore it to its former glory.

Five Simple Steps to Revive Your Lawn

1. Remove Dead Grass and Weeds That Grew Throughout the Winter

The winter and prolonged cold periods may cause our lawns to become overrun with dead, dried blades, fungus, and moss. Watch for snow mold, which typically only appears in harsh conditions. Get that wire rake out of storage; you’ll need it to clear the path for new growth and, if necessary, reseeding in the spring. Exfoliating your lawn by raking, often known as “scarifying,” is a great way to welcome the warmer weather of spring.

2. Reseed Patchy Grass to Give It a New Look

Lawns may be quickly and cheaply shaped from seed. Sowing seed is a more cost-effective choice for bigger areas, whether you’re starting from scratch or filling in uneven spots on an existing lawn; just don’t expect fast results.

The appropriate watering method is watering your current grass well, sowing your seeds, and waiting until you see the shoots breaking through before watering again. If you water too soon, you might wash away your seeds and encourage mold growth.

3. Mowing More Frequently Will Result in Thicker Grass Growth

Begin mowing at least once every two weeks in the spring and once every week in the summer to encourage full and thick regrowth as soon as the cold winter snap looks to be passed and your grass seeds are dry and established. Always have some clippings on hand to add to your compost pile. A sturdy black garbage bag will suffice in a pinch.

4. The Lawn Needs Consistent Feedings

A high-quality feed is the only item that can revive dying plant foliage. Lawn-specific feeds are beneficial if your grass is free of moss and weeds, while other feeds feature substances that destroy fungus, weeds, and moss for rapid improvement. Some are intended to encourage growth in the spring, while others are meant to help your grass get through the fall and winter unscathed.

If you’re looking for pet-safe feed, make sure to read the label or contact the supplier in advance. Boiling water (not recommended since it might harm your lawn), vinegar, salt, and sugar are all-natural alternatives to chemical weed killers.

If you want your feed to impact your plant’s growth and health most, stretch it out from April to September. In the late spring and summer, you may feed and water your lawn with a liquid feed, and in the fall, you can choose a low-nitrogen feed that won’t cause your grass to grow too quickly and be damaged by frost.

5. Aerate Your Grassy Areas in the Late Spring and Early Fall

When your lawn becomes compacted by foot traffic and weather changes, it becomes less able to absorb oxygen, water, and nutrients through its roots.

Aeration is a straightforward operation that requires little more than a sturdy, long-handled fork, a pair of boots or shoes with thick soles, and some time spent digging tiny holes in the grass with your body weight. Aim to aerate the entire grass by leaving a row of holes every two feet.

Because of your efforts, your grass will have better water drainage and be less compacted below ground. The best times to aerate your lawn are in the late spring or early fall when the grass is well-established but the soil has not yet dried up from the summer heat.

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