With the arrival of the spring season in Vancouver, the cherry blossoms have bloomed, tulips and daffodils have sprung up, and new grass has already revitalized lawns across the Lower Mainland.

In order to make the most of your spring foliage this year, proper spring lawn care is essential. Although lawn mowing and proper fertilization are important for ongoing lawn care maintenance, there are several important lawn care tasks that should be done in the spring months. After the winter months, your lawn will need to be aerated, raked to get rid of thatch,  and will more than likely, require fresh seeding to help your grass grow.

Some one-time lawn care tasks include:

    • Power raking
    • Lawn liming
    • Lawn aeration
    • Overseeding

Ongoing lawn care tasks include:

    • Lawn mowing
    • fertilizing

By implementing a variety of these spring lawn care tips, your lawn is sure to look great and stay healthy. For more spring lawn care tips, check out this great article from About.Com.