How to Revive a Patchy or Brown Lawn After Winter

Winter can be tough on your lawn, leaving it brown, patchy, and weak. But don’t worry! With the right steps, you can bring your lawn back to life and get it looking green and healthy again. Follow these easy tips to revive your lawn after winter.

1. Clean Up Your Lawn

Before new grass can grow, you need to clear away winter debris.

• Rake up leaves, sticks, and dead grass.

• Remove any snow mold or dead patches.

• Let sunlight reach your lawn to help it warm up and grow.

  
  
  
  

2. Test and Feed Your Soil

Your lawn needs the right nutrients to grow back strong.

• Test your soil’s pH and nutrient levels.

• Apply a slow-release fertilizer to boost healthy growth.

• Use lime if your soil is too acidic or sulfur if it’s too alkaline.

  
  

3. Aerate to Let Your Lawn Breathe

After winter, the soil can become compacted, making it hard for grass roots to grow.

• Aeration loosens the soil so air, water, and nutrients can reach the roots.

• Use a core aerator or hire a professional for best results.

• Aerating in early spring or fall helps grass grow thicker and stronger.

  
  

4. Reseed Bare or Patchy Spots

If you have thin or dead patches, overseeding will help fill them in.

• Choose a high-quality grass seed that matches your existing lawn.

• Spread the seed evenly over patchy areas.

• Lightly cover with soil and keep it moist until new grass grows.

  
  

5. Water the Right Way

Watering correctly is key to helping your lawn recover.

• Water deeply but less often (1-1.5 inches per week).

• Water in the morning to prevent disease.

• Keep soil slightly moist until new grass is established.

  
  

6. Mow Carefully

Don’t start mowing too soon, and follow these tips to avoid damaging your recovering lawn.

• Wait until the grass is at least 3 inches tall before the first mow.

• Keep mower blades sharp for a clean cut.

• Don’t cut more than 1/3 of the grass height at a time.

  
  

7. Control Weeds Before They Take Over

Weak lawns make it easy for weeds to grow, so stop them early.

• Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to stop weed seeds from sprouting.

• Pull weeds by hand if they start growing.

• Keep your lawn thick so weeds don’t have space to spread.

  
  

8. Call the Pros for Expert Lawn Care

Bringing your lawn back after winter can take time and effort. If you want fast, professional results, DAB Green Team is here to help! We offer expert fertilization, aeration, overseeding, and weed control to keep your lawn green and healthy.

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