At LawnCare Plus, we know a healthy lawn doesn’t just happen—it takes preparation and the right services at the right time. As winter melts away and the growing season begins, your lawn needs a boost to recover and thrive. That’s where spring cleanups, dethatching, and aeration come in.
Let’s take a closer look at why these services are essential and how they can set your yard up for a season of healthy growth.
1. Spring Cleanups: More Than Just Tidying Up
Removing excess leaves, sticks, and debris from your yard and garden beds isn’t just about curb appeal—it’s about your lawn’s health. While a small amount of natural debris can provide nutrients as it breaks down, large quantities can actually do more harm than good.
Heavy leaf litter and piles of sticks can:
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Smother grass and prevent new growth
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Trap moisture and create ideal conditions for springtime fungal outbreaks
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Lead to bare patches or uneven, lumpy turf
Don’t have time to handle it all yourself? We’re happy to take spring cleanup off your to-do list and make sure your lawn starts off fresh.
2. Dethatching: Let Your Lawn Breathe
Over time, lawns accumulate a layer of dead grass and organic matter—called thatch—that sits between the grass blades and the soil. A small amount is natural, but too much can create serious issues for new growth.
Excessive thatch can:
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Block sunlight and air from reaching grass roots
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Make it harder for seeds to germinate
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Hold too much moisture and nitrogen, which can invite lawn diseases
If you haven’t dethatched in a while, spring is the perfect time. Your lawn will be able to grow stronger, greener, and more evenly when it isn’t fighting through a blanket of buildup.
3. Aeration: Small Holes, Big Results
It might sound odd, but poking hundreds of small holes in your lawn is one of the best things you can do for it.
Over the course of a year, your lawn becomes compacted from snow, foot traffic, and lawn equipment. Compacted soil can’t absorb water or nutrients effectively, and it slows down root development.
Aerating your lawn:
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Reduces soil compaction
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Improves water and nutrient absorption
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Increases oxygen in the soil, encouraging healthy bacterial growth that fights off lawn diseases
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Strengthens grass root systems
Healthy roots make for a strong, disease-resistant lawn that can better handle drought, heat, and heavy use throughout the summer.
Let Us Help You Get to Green
Spring lawn care can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you need a full-service spring refresh or just a little help with one of the steps above, LawnCare Plus is ready to get your lawn on the right track.
Contact us today for a free estimate and let’s get growing!