As of: April 6, 2024, 3:01 p.m
By: Ines Alms
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Lawn care in April is crucial to maintaining a healthy, strong lawn. Now at the latest he will be woken up from hibernation with important to-dos.
April is high season for lawn care. If the weather has been too bad up until now, now that the sun's rays are increasing, it's time to grab a lawn mower and fertilizer. In order to have a healthy, strong lawn, there are some important tasks that you should do this month. As soon as the ground temperature is above eight degrees Celsius, you can get started. You can use this checklist to make sure you don't forget anything and that your lawn is optimally prepared for the coming months:
Point 1: Mowing the lawn stimulates growth
Just decorative or heavily used? The height of the first lawn mowing also depends on use. © Panthermedia/Imago
A very important step for lawn care in April is mowing the lawn. The appropriate cutting height for the first mowing is three to four centimeters - but this should be a maximum of a third of the total height. This not only makes the following maintenance work easier. A vigorous cut stimulates the lawn to grow and makes it thicker. Since you shouldn't cut too much at once, mowing can be spread over several times. Only mow when the grass is dry.
Point 2: Scarifying for improved ventilation
Removing moss, dead plant matter and weeds improves the aeration of the lawn. This allows air, water and nutrients to reach the roots better, resulting in healthier growth. If the lawn is already in top shape, scarifying it in the spring may not even be necessary.
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Point 3: Targeted hunting of weeds
Not only does the grass sprout in spring, so do the weeds. To maintain a beautiful lawn, it is important to control weeds early before they spread and overgrow the lawn. When scarifying, these weeds are usually only removed superficially - you should therefore proceed specifically with plants with deep taproots, such as dandelions.
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Point 4: Fertilize for sufficient nutrients
If you haven't already done so in March, you should fertilize the lawn now - at least a light soil. Heavy, clayey soils are only available from May onwards. Use a high-quality lawn fertilizer to provide your lawn with the nutrients it needs. Be sure to choose a nitrogen-heavy fertilizer in the spring to promote a vibrant green color and make the grass resilient. You should fertilize the lawn when it is dry and before it rains so that the product can penetrate the soil well.
Point 5: Re-sow lawn seeds
If gaps have appeared in the lawn, April is a good time for reseeding. If the open area is not filled with grass seeds, weeds can spread easily. In this context, it can also make sense to sand the lawn.
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