As the winter season ends and spring begins, it's time to start thinking about your lawn's health. One question that often arises is whether you should mow your lawn in Iowa before applying the first spring fertilizer treatment. Mowing your lawn before applying fertilizer can be beneficial in several ways. After the winter season, your lawn may have some overgrowth and debris, and mowing can help the fertilizer reach and penetrate the soil more easily. It's ideal to fertilize your lawn 24 hours to a few days after mowing for the first time to reduce the risk of stressing out your grass. Additionally, it's important to wait until your lawn is starting to green up and grow again before mowing and fertilizing in the spring.

Your lawn will likely have some overgrowth and debris after the winter season.

After the winter season, your lawn may have some overgrowth and debris, which can hinder the effectiveness of the first spring fertilizer treatment. Mowing your lawn before applying the fertilizer can help ensure that the fertilizer reaches and penetrates the soil more easily. By removing any dead or overgrown grass, you can help the fertilizer reach the roots of your grass more effectively. Additionally, mowing your lawn before applying the fertilizer can help ensure that the fertilizer is evenly distributed across your lawn. This can help prevent any areas from being over-fertilized or under-fertilized, which can lead to uneven growth and potential damage to your lawn.

Ideally, you should fertilize your lawn 24 hours to a few days after mowing for the first time in the spring.

It's important to wait at least 24 hours to a few days after mowing your lawn before applying the first spring fertilizer treatment. This waiting period allows your lawn to recover from the stress of mowing and reduces the risk of damaging your grass. Mowing can be stressful for your lawn, and applying fertilizer too soon after mowing can cause additional stress and damage to your grass. By waiting 24 hours to a few days after mowing, you give your lawn time to be in top shape again so you don't do any harm to it!

Make sure you use the right kind of lawn fertilizer in the spring!

Wait until your lawn is starting to green up and grow again before mowing and fertilizing in the spring.

It's important to wait until your lawn is starting to green up and grow again before mowing and fertilizing in the spring. Mowing and fertilizing too early can cause damage to your lawn and hinder its growth. Your lawn needs time to recover from the winter months and start growing again before you begin any maintenance activities. By waiting until your lawn is starting to green up and grow again, you can ensure that it's strong and healthy enough to handle the stress of mowing and fertilization. This will help promote healthy growth and ensure that your lawn looks its best throughout the spring and summer months.

Achieve a strong, thriving lawn in the spring. Call us to schedule our lawn fertilization service!

At ETCH Outdoor Living, we offer our lawn fertilization service to set up your lawn for success during the growing season. This service will ensure your turf is healthy and vibrant throughout the year, fed with the right set of nutrients during the right times of the year. What's more, our lawn fertilization program includes weed control treatments to ensure no weeds are stealing nutrients from your lawn! We provide this service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in and around Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Waukee, IA. Call us today at (515) 654-5447 to sign up for our lawn fertilization service!