Now is the time to prep lawn, garden for warm weather
(StatePoint) — Warm weather has arrived so you should already be getting your lawn and garden spring-ready, according to experts. “One thing I don’t think people realize is that to get your grass, shrubs and other plants looking good …all that preparation starts right now,” says Major League Fishing bass pro, Brian Latimer, or “Blat” as he is known by fans.
To help homeowners prep for spring, Latimer has partnered with lawn care equipment manufacturer, Exmark, to offer his four, go-to tips: 1. Pull Those Weeds.
According to Latimer, the most important step in prepping your lawn and garden for spring is weeding. “I have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to weeds,” he says. “Watch those sneaky weeds growing in your shrubs and ground covers, because those are going to be the first ones that show their heads in the spring.” While weeding isn’t the most fun you can have in your yard, it’s worth the effort.
Latimer also recommends putting a pre-emergent out while cool-season weeds germinate. This is especially important if you have warm-season grass.
