Minneapolis has had a particularly harsh winter this year, and if you’re not fond of that chill, you can’t wait for spring’s warm embrace. A lot of Minneapolis gardeners want to get back outside and tend to our gardens and flowers. Once the snow and ice thaw it’s time to get to work and get your yard and garden ready for spring in Minneapolis. DethatchBefore you do anything, you should dethatch your yard. Over the winter layers of grass clippings and other organic matter build up under the grass and can prevent fertilizers and water from penetrating the soil. This can lead to a host of problems for your yard. Thankfully dethatching is pretty easy. All you need is a metal rake to loosen the thatch. Prevent WeedsSnow’s the time to attack those weeds — before they sprout! A lot of weeds overwinter in your grass, lying in wait for the warmth of spring to bring them to life. It’s best to use a pre-emptive strike and prevent the weeds from sprouting by applying pre-emergent herbicides. Read the directions to see how often applications are needed. AerateAerating your yard is another way of removing thatch and loosen up the soil to allow the grass to breathe. This reduces soil compaction, water runoff, pooling, and lets fertilizers and water gets down deep into the roots. It’s best to aerate in the fall, but if you didn’t, you want to do it as soon as possible. Clean Out The GuttersGet up on the roof and inspect those gutters for leaves and clogs. Even if you did it in the fall, gutters can still catch a lot of debris throughout the winter. Gutters are often a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other lawn pests. Prep Your LawnmowerYour lawnmower is your workhorse that’s going to be keeping your grass beautiful all summer, so you better make sure it’s in top working order. Check the oil, change the air filter and spark plugs, and don’t forget to sharpen your blades. Dull blades can ruin your grass. Dewinterize Your Sprinkler SystemIf you own a sprinkler system, then you (hopefully) winterized it before the first frost. If you didn’t then you probably have much bigger problems on your hands. Locate your system’s power box and check to make sure all the valves are working and sprinkler heads are operating correctly. You also want to make sure no pipes froze and broke over the winter. Prune Trees and ShrubsPrune branches when buds start to appear. This will strong, healthy growth into the fall. Apply fertilizer and mulch around the base of your trees and aerate if necessary. Any plants that were planted last year should be watered regularly. Now that your yard is cleaned up and ready for spring it’s time to start thinking about a lawn care schedule. Get ahead of your friends and neighbors by setting up regular service without all the hassle. Visit our Minneapolis lawn care page and we can help you get your yard ready for spring. The post How to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring in Minneapolis, MN appeared first on Lawnstarter. from https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/minnesota/minneapolis-mn/how-to-get-your-yard-ready-for-spring-in-minneapolis-mn/
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