Preparing Your Turf for Spring Growth: Why February is an Important Month for Turf Care

When it comes to turf care, February is an important month for getting your grass ready for the upcoming spring. While your turf is dormant, properly caring for it this month will lead to a healthier lawn in the months ahead. Read on to learn the best tips for February turf care and why action now will help prepare your turf for a successful season. 

The Importance of February for Turf Care

February is the ideal time to assess the condition of your turf for optimal growth come spring.

It’s important to take this opportunity to look out for any damage that may have occurred during the winter and any potential problem areas. Do you see dead patches? Are there weeds? Being aware of your current turf situation will play a huge role in how it comes in when the weather turns. 

Because your turf is still in a dormant state and winter weather could still be wreaking havoc, it’s important to stay off your turf as much as possible. Walking on the grass at this time of year can compact the soil and hinder growth. Additionally, taking the time to remove debris and leaves from the turf can also help to promote healthier growth in the spring. 

What to Do for Optimal Turf Growth

Because February is an important time to prepare your turf for optimal growth there are some points of action necessary to ensure a healthy lawn. While you don’t need to cut your grass this month, it is a great time to get your lawn mower serviced and blades sharpened to be ready for the first trim of the season. 

Other things to consider include the following:

1. Lawn Fertilization: If you haven’t fertilized your turf since the fall, now is a great time to do so. Fertilization will provide your turf with essential nutrients and help it become stronger and healthier.
2. Moss Growth: It’s important to be on the lookout for moss growth and treat it so it doesn’t become an issue. Moss can take over quickly if not treated, so be sure to take care of this early on in the season.
3. Weed Removal: Weed removal is much easier in February since the weeds don’t grow as quickly this time of year. Make sure to stay on top of your weed control to keep your turf looking its best.
4. Lawn Disease: Cold and wet temperatures can cause lawn disease, so it’s important to treat your lawn and schedule subsequent treatments to stay on top of it. Early prevention is key in avoiding serious damage down the line. 

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your turf is well-prepared for optimal growth come springtime. A healthy lawn will not only look great, but it will also increase the value of your property.

The Benefits of Having a Healthy Turf

So what’s the point of investing so much time and care for your turf? Healthy turf will be thicker and greener, leaving you with a luscious lawn that is more resistant to pests, weeds, and disease. A lush and healthy lawn can also reduce soil erosion. The longer roots of a healthy turf lock the soil in place and absorb moisture from rainfall or irrigation, which can help minimize erosion and runoff. This also helps prevent stormwater pollution by reducing the number of contaminants that wash into rivers, streams, lakes, and other bodies of water.

Your Skippack Turf Care Experts

Reap the benefits of a healthy turf when you invest time into it this February and focus on issues that could prevent future growth. The turf care experts at Blue Tree Landscaping are here to help answer all of your turf care questions and provide you with expert residential turf care services, including routine turf care maintenance, aeration & overseeding, seed and sod, and drainage & swale management. Be sure to read our Turf Care FAQs to get answers to the most commonly asked questions, or contact us to schedule an appointment today.

About Blue Tree Landscaping

Blue Tree Landscaping proudly creates custom outdoor living spaces while respecting and enhancing the natural beauty of your surroundings. We specialize in providing Montgomery County the best inground pool design and construction, as well as serve as the area’s expert in landscape design. For more than 40 years, Blue Tree Landscaping has been dedicated to providing Skippack, Collegeville and the surrounding areas with superior customer service, quality pool construction and beautiful outdoor living areas meant to be enjoyed for years to come. You can expect personalized service in all that we do and the kind of care that has been built on a reliable reputation since 1983.