As the warmer weather approaches in Ohio, you may want to consider giving your lawn an extra boost by scheduling a spring fertilization treatment. We've compiled a list of three reasons why you should schedule this treatment. First, grass enters a dormant state in the winter, and spring fertilization will help it emerge from that dormancy. Next, fertilizing in the spring will give your grass the boost it needs to kickstart new growth. Finally, the heat of the summertime can put a lot of stress on your turf, especially for cool-season grass types, so using fertilizer in the spring will strengthen it so that it is ready to withstand these harsh weather conditions.

1. Spring fertilization treatments will help your lawn emerge from winter dormancy.

Lawn care professional applying fertilizer to a lawn in Ashland, OH.

Your grass goes dormant for the winter to preserve its energy and resources to make it through the season. However, it will have used up the nutrients it stored by the time spring arrives, so those nutrients need to be replenished. Fortunately, that is where a spring fertilization treatment comes in! Fertilizing in the spring will help your lawn emerge from winter dormancy by giving it the nutrients it needs to thrive and bounce back from the cold. What's more, replenishing these vital nutrients will also help your grass get the energy it needs to form deep root systems, which is essential for a strong, healthy lawn.

A lot of fertilization programs include pre-emergent weed control treatments in the spring to prevent any weeds from popping up and stealing nutrients from the grass.

2. Fertilizing in the spring will give your lawn a boost to fuel new growth.

Hand feeling fertilized grown lawn in West Salem, OH.

The growing season for your grass usually runs from May to September, and you’ll want to make sure your lawn has everything it needs to thrive by fertilizing it in the spring. Fertilizers contain a plethora of nutrients your grass needs to become healthy, strong, and resistant to environmental stress - including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These three essential nutrients are crucial, and nourishing your lawn in the spring will give it a much-needed boost to help fuel new growth, promote its vibrant green color, and strengthen its root systems. That way, it can have access to everything it needs to accommodate all its growth and have a successful season!

3. Spring fertilization will prepare your lawn for the upcoming summer.

Summer sun peaking over fertilized lawn in Galion, OH.

The heat and dry conditions that come with the summer season put unwanted stress on your lawn, especially since most grasses in Ohio are cool-season types. As the name implies, cool-season grass thrives when the temperatures are cooler and it can struggle during the hot seasons if it doesn't get some help. So, you'll want to fertilize it in the spring to prepare it for the upcoming summer. That way, your grass will have the boost of nutrients it needs to endure the heat. Nourishing your grass in the spring will also give it enough time to strengthen so it can withstand various other stressors, including drought, lawn diseases, and insect infestations.

Give your grass the boost it needs this spring. Call us to schedule our fertilization treatments!

At Free Spray Lawn Care, we understand the importance of keeping your lawn healthy and looking vibrant. As part of our fertilization program, we will fertilize your lawn twice in the spring and throughout the rest of the year to ensure it gets all the nutrients it needs. Our program also includes weed control treatments to prevent weeds from stealing nutrients from your grass.

We service residential and commercial properties in Mansfield, OH, as well as the surrounding areas, such as Wooster and Strongsville. Call us at 419-529-5296 to schedule our fertilization treatments today!