The work you put in this spring sets the tone for how your lawn looks all year. Here in the New River Valley, our cooler, higher-elevation climate means timing matters. Here’s a straightforward checklist to give your lawn a strong start.
Clean Up Winter Debris
Start by clearing away the leaves, sticks, and debris that piled up over winter. Matted leaves smother grass and invite disease, so a thorough spring cleanup lets your lawn breathe and wake up evenly.
This is also the time to cut back spent growth in your beds and prep them for fresh mulch.
Assess Bare and Thin Spots
Winter can be hard on turf. Walk your lawn and note any bare, thin, or muddy areas. Small spots may fill in with proper care, but larger damaged areas may be candidates for sod or renovation — and spring is a good window to address them.
Get Mowing Right from the Start
As growth picks up, begin mowing regularly, but avoid cutting too short. Mowing at the proper height encourages deeper roots and a denser lawn that naturally crowds out weeds. Keeping your blade sharp makes a cleaner cut that’s healthier for the grass.
Set Up a Maintenance Plan
The easiest way to keep a great lawn is consistency. Setting up a regular mowing and maintenance schedule for the season means you never fall behind, and your lawn gets the steady care that keeps it thick and green.
If you’d rather skip the weekend work, we offer reliable weekly and bi-weekly maintenance throughout the New River and Roanoke Valleys.