What You Should Know About Spring Raking

After months of winter and freezing temperatures, most homeowners look forward to getting outside and prepping the lawn for another year of enjoyment. Raking is a significant chore, especially if the lawn wasn’t thoroughly cleaned up before the snow fell. It’s critical to get rid of anything covering the lawn as soon as possible so that the lawn doesn’t get stuck when the snow melts. Giving your lawn a little rake is a fantastic first step to get it rolling in the right direction.

Raking Light

When it comes to getting the grass ready for spring, raking is frequently the first duty many homeowners complete. It is critical to be careful on the lawn when using a delicate leaf rake. Raking with a harsh metal rake or raking with a leaf rake too aggressively can cause more harm than good. If you’re not careful, the lawn can simply be ripped, torn, and removed. To remove matted down grass and increase airflow from the surface to the earth, light raking is recommended.

Debris Removal

Rake away any debris that has accumulated on the lawn, such as leaves, branches, sticks/twigs, and excessive clippings. When it’s time to mow, water, seed, fertilize, and so on, nothing will get in the way.

Preventing Thatch

Raking can be used for more than just debris removal. Raking can also aid in the removal of thatch buildup. A more active raking will aid in the removal of dead grass blades and other decaying organic matter that is simply waiting to contribute to an unwanted thatch layer.

Voles

Voles are little rodents that cause havoc by randomly digging over the surface of the grass when there is snow cover. Tunnels and clumps of dead grass cover the yard, indicating that the devastation is severe. To encourage speedy recuperation, lightly sweep away debris and tunnels.

How to Mow Grass Correctly

How does mowing your grass promote thicker, healthier growth? Landscapers Studio Lawn Care & lawn mowing services by professionals put prepared a list of suggestions on how to mow grass properly so you’re helping rather than injuring your lawn.

Sharpen your lawnmower blades

Hair can’t be cut with dull scissors without causing a mess. Your lawn is no exception. A sharp blade cuts cleanly, whereas a dull blade bruises and bends more blades than it cuts. You’ll need the correct equipment if you want exceptional outcomes.

Leave the Clippings on the Table

When mowing a dry lawn, it’s best to recycle grass clippings. if you mow around the outside of your lawn first, then mow so the clippings blow into the center, each pass will break down the clippings even more. Grass clippings decompose quickly and return nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and other vital nutrients to the soil in little amounts. Grass clippings can work as a mulch, retaining moisture and preventing weed growth.

High-cut

If you keep your grass short, you risk exposing it to weed infestations and disease. The ideal blade length for cool season grasses (the most common in Canada) is 2.5 to 3.5 inches. Instead of blooming, your over-mowed lawn is constantly in survival mode: the soil is exposed to the sun, causing moisture to evaporate more quickly, weeds thrive, and the grass is more susceptible to extreme weather.

In the Shade Mow

Mowing your lawn stresses your plants. Mowing grass in the middle of the day can have an even greater impact. Mowing grass in the shade or at cooler times of day speeds up the recovery process, resulting in a healthier lawn.

Switching Gears

Change the direction/pattern every week or two to ensure that the grass grows straight and tall. Grass grows in the direction you cut it, much like an indoor plant grows toward the sun. Although the difference may not be noticeable, it is a crucial element for people who are serious about grass care. For added curb appeal, some people like to trim in a diagonal pattern.

Mow When It’s Dry

Mowing grass on soggy ground is a bad idea. There is a greater chance that the mower will leave ruts in the ground that will kill the grass growing there when it dries. Wet grass clippings cling and form clumps that will not decompose and may kill the grass beneath.

If your lawn has grown too tall, it will likely retain moisture or be damp near the soil, and the clippings will clump, so pick them up. When this happens, mow more slowly. Forced movement of the mower through wet grass results in an uneven and ragged cut.