A healthy, vibrant lawn doesn’t happen by accident—it takes the right care at the right time. Greensboro’s climate, with its hot summers and cool winters, requires a tailored approach to keep your grass thriving year-round. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-time homeowner, these five seasonal lawn care tips will help you maintain a picture-perfect yard.
1. Spring: Revive & Strengthen
🌱 Aerate & Dethatch – Winter compaction and dead grass (thatch) choke your lawn. Aerating improves oxygen flow, while dethatching clears debris.
🌱 Pre-Emergent Herbicides – Apply in early spring to prevent crabgrass and weeds before they sprout.
🌱 Fertilize Wisely – Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to kickstart growth without burning roots.
2. Summer: Protect & Hydrate
☀️ Water Deeply, Not Often – 1–1.5 inches per week (early morning) encourages deep roots and drought resistance.
☀️ Mow High – Keep grass at 3–4 inches to shade soil, reduce evaporation, and block weeds.
☀️ Spot-Treat Pests – Grubs and chinch bugs love summer heat. Look for brown patches and treat organically if possible.
3. Fall: Repair & Prepare
🍂 Overseed Thin Areas – Cool-season grasses (like fescue) thrive when planted in early fall.
🍂 Apply Fall Fertilizer – Strengthen roots for winter with a potassium-rich blend.
🍂 Rake Leaves Promptly – Piles smother grass and invite mold. Mulch leaves lightly for nutrients.
4. Winter: Minimal But Mighty
❄️ Keep Off Frozen Grass – Foot traffic on frost-damaged blades leads to dead patches.
❄️ Service Equipment – Sharpen mower blades, drain irrigation lines, and prep for spring.
❄️ Plan Ahead – Sketch garden upgrades or schedule early spring aeration with professionals.
5. Year-Round Pro Tip: Soil Testing
Greensboro’s clay-heavy soil often needs pH adjustments. A free NC State soil test (available here) reveals exactly what your lawn craves.
Need Help? Let Green Greensboro Handle It!
Seasonal lawn care can be simple—when you know the secrets. But if you’d rather spend weekends enjoying your yard than maintaining it, our expert team is just a call away.
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Great tips! I always struggle with brown patches in the summer. Any idea what causes that in Greensboro?
Thanks for reading! Brown patches in summer are usually from chinch bugs, drought stress, or fungal diseases. Try watering deeply in the early morning and check for tiny bugs near the soil. If the problem persists, we’d be happy to take a look—just DM us a photo! 🌱”