Are you starting to notice unsightly brown or bare patches in your yard? What about broken twigs and branches, and other leftover residue from the cold winter months? As spring begins, take the neighborhood competition by storm with our easy guide for preparing your lawn for the new season.
Springtime Lawn Care Guide
Clear the Leaves
Keep an eye out for dead leaves early on. You don't want to wait until the last second to clear your lawn of dead leaves – the debris can suffocate new growth, especially when it's compacted underneath inches of snow and ice. To rid your yard of harmful fungi and dead patches of grass, give your yard a heavy once-over with the lawn rake.
Lower Mower Height
In winter, new growth is minimal at best. When preparing for seasonal growth, lower your mower height to 1 1/4 inches. If you have very tall grass – higher than 3 inches – mow to 2 inches, and let it rest. In a few days, take the height down to 1 1/4 inches.
Inspect Handheld and Other Outdoor Power Equipment Tools
Check your lawn equipment and gardening tools to see if they need seasonal cleaning, repairing or replacing. For seasonal maintenance guides, how-tos, and replacement checklists, search the Cub Cadet Parts n' More blog.
Is the Soil Soft?
Aeration improves draining, and allows oxygen, fertilizer, and water to reach the roots of your lawn more easily. When the soil is soft in your yard, it's time to aerate.
Fertilize in the Fall
Fertilizer strengthens root growth, and can help protect your lawn during cold winter months. It's best to fertilize just before winter, so this is a tip you'll want to remember next fall. You can also overseed your lawn in this same time frame. Applying seed to your existing lawn will ensure that your yard looks as green and healthy as ever next spring.
Common Replacement Parts for Spring
As you roll out your yard equipment from storage, you might find that some parts are in need of replacement or repair. Use our parts lookup tool to find the parts you need, like Cub Cadet belts and blades, MTD pulleys and spindles, and more.
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