Quick answer
In spring, clear winter debris, put down a pre-emergent before weeds germinate, wait until the lawn is actively greening before fertilizing, and start your sprinklers up with a full inspection.
Spring Checklist
- Rake or blow out leaves and winter debris
- Apply pre-emergent weed control in early spring, before soil warms
- Do the first mow low to remove dead dormant growth once green-up begins
- Wait to fertilize until the lawn is actively growing
- Start sprinklers and check every zone for broken heads
- Clean up beds, edge them, and refresh mulch
Don't Rush Fertilizer
Fertilizing a warm-season lawn before it has greened up mostly feeds the weeds. Waiting until it's actively growing gives the grass the benefit.