The start of spring is a joyous time; the soil starts to come alive from its long winter sleep! Ehow.com provides some great tips to make your lawn lush and green for spring and summer.
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Pick up all sticks and debris that blew into your yard during winter. Rake all the leaves that blew against the house, sheds, fences, and other structures.
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Rake your lawn. It is very important to rake away the thatch that has built up on your lawn to give way for new growth. The best way to get up the thatch (excess grass clippings that build-up above the soil) is to use a de-thatching rake. If you do not have a specialty rake you can use a stiff-tined rake or attach a de-thatching blade to your lawn mower.
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Feed your lawn with a slow-release fertilizer. It works well because it gives the lawn nutrients but doesn't push the grass to grow sooner than it is ready.
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Make sure to take care of lawn mower maintenance. First, inspect the lawn mower to make sure all the nuts and bolts are secure. Check the spark plugs, if they are showing wear they will need to be changed. While the spark plugs are out it is also a good time to remove the lawnmower blade. Use a file to sharpen the blade. Make sure to run the file along the same angle as the blade. Inspect the oil, if it is low, old, or dirty, properly dispose of it and replace it with new oil.
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