6 Things to Do in the Yard as Winter Ends

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Winter is ending, so it’s time to start bringing your yard back into shape. Whether it’s setting your cordless lawn mower to mulch, pruning back old growth to make way for new, or ensuring your lawn gets the start it needs, you can do a variety of things to make your property the best on the street once again. Here are six ways you can make your lawn the envy of your neighbors.


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Clean Up De-Icing Products

One of the first things to do when winter ends is to clean up any lingering de-icing products. This should be done as snow melts, as the de-icing products could leach into your lawn or garden, killing grass and plants. Rock salt is not good for vegetation, and other de-icing products may not be flora-safe. If a de-icing product gets on your lawn or in areas with trees or bushes, apply gypsum to the area to counteract the de-icer’s effects.

Prune Trees, Bushes, and Shrubs

If you’ve been meaning to trim the branches from your tree, then it’s time to grab your cordless chainsaw. Check to see if anything is growing too close to your home or if there are any dead branches that need removal. Next, grab your cordless hedge trimmer and tackle the bushes and shrubs around your yard. Trim and prune them and make them look pristine. This will also help promote healthy growth as you remove any flora damaged by winter storms.

Remove Any Dead Plants

This step is fairly simple. Pull any dead plants from your gardens and beds and remove any leaves you missed in the fall. This is especially important for your lawn as dead plant material can hamper growth. Leaves that have been matted down under snow can also result in snow mold, which is not good for your lawn and garden. Rake the leaves away to help promote growth and let plants and grass recover. You’ll also want to rake your lawn gently for any dead grass.

Mulch the Lawn with a Cordless Lawn Mower

Before you mow the lawn, let it grow a bit. If you don’t want to worry about gasoline or cord length, consider choosing cordless lawn mowers. You’ll want to set the mower to a mulch setting, which will help feed the growing grass. Wait until the grass is about 3-inches tall before mowing and mulching.

Fertilize Your Lawn

Be sure to fertilize your lawn to help the new growth. If possible, aerate and reseed the lawn first and then fertilize. This will give the grass nutrients it needs to help grow. Fertilizer is best in the fall but can work in the spring as well. Consider fertilizing your garden, as well.

Prevent Weeds

Spread weed preventer after the snow melts to get ahead of weed growth. If you don’t use it early enough, you might be fighting weeds all spring. Avoid putting weeds in any compost piles, as this could allow them to continue spreading.

About Greenworks Tools

From professional landscapers to the homeowner who wants to have the best lawn on the street, Greenworks Tools has the products necessary for getting the job done. Greenworks Tools is an industry leader in electric outdoor power tools, using innovative technology to create powerful tools without the noise and harsh fumes associated with gas-powered alternatives. When you need to add a cordless lawn mower, electric pressure washer, battery hedge trimmer, or other outdoor essentials to your equipment arsenal, Greenworks Tools has you covered. The battery-powered selection of tools offered by Greenworks Tools includes models with 24-volt, 40-volt, 60-volt, and 80-volt batteries. With Greenworks Tools, you will enjoy convenience, easy operation, and quiet, reliable performance.

Get the tools you need to bring your yard back after winter at https://www.greenworkstools.com/


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