It's still March!

Last weekend's weather really made us want for spring to be here, but it's still March and we should be patient with our lawn and landscape expectations!

We've had some nice days to rake, and the grass is even starting to green up some. Fertilizing is fine right now, but the lawn is not really going to start growing and filling in damaged areas until we get some warmer weather. So, be patient! Now's a good time to start seeds for your flower or vegetable gardens inside, and let the soil start to warm up outside!

Spring Has Sprung?

Saturday's weather for the first day of spring brought everything we could hope for in an early spring day! And for those who hadn't started yard work yet, the weekend was perfect for some raking, pruning, and sweeping to kick off another season of lawn and landscape care.
By the way, there's no need to rush spring! The grass will start to green as the days get warmer. And there's plenty of time to put down fertilizer and crabgrass control. If you want to work on the yard, it's time to sweep off the winter road sand, pick up the sticks and debris, and start planning your flower gardens!
Oh, and it's a little too early to put down seed right now also! Let's give the soil a little time to warm up. Today's rain is going to slow things down out there!!

So, the snow is gone! Can I rake?

Sure you can rake, but be careful! It's still early!
In many areas even with the snow gone, it's still wet. That means the grass is sensitive to tearing when you rake. And you know, it's the beginning of March in Western Massachusetts where we can still get a lot of snow. Even though the Springfield Hartford area has not had the normal snow this winter, we have to keep in mind that March came in like a lamb - so does that mean it will go out like a lion with the big snow we missed all winter?

Bottom line - if you want to rake - do so carefully! And remember that the only reason to rake is to clean up sticks, winter debris and maybe fluff up a little snow mold or vole damage....