Dominate Spring:
5 Easy Steps to
Wake up Your Lawn
(BPT) - There are a lot of things people miss
during the winter - flip-flops, shorts and warm
sunshine. But one of the things homeowners
miss the most is the sight of green grass.
For months their lawns go into hibernation and
disappear under a blanket of snow. Once the
temperature starts to rise and the days start
getting longer, many are eager to get outside
and restore their lawns to their former glory.
But in order to get a lush green lawn
that is the envy of your block, it's cru-
cial to get to work at the beginning of
spring. The lawn experts at Lowe's
have shared five key steps you can
take right now to ensure you have
a beautiful and healthy yard all year
long.
These struggles can be succinctly
described as a general sense of
confusion.
1. Tune up your equipment
Before you start work on your lawn,
you want to make sure your mower
is ready for the season. This means
changing out the oil, tightening up any
loose bolts or fasteners and starting
the season with fresh spark plugs. You
should also make sure the air filter is
clean, and don't forget to have your
blade sharpened. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Evaluate your lawn
Once all the snow has melted, set
aside some time to walk over your
