8 Spring Lawn Care Tips You Wish You Knew Before

Spring is here; you can feel the warm breeze in the morning, and as the sun surfaces, you notice the snow thawing away, revealing the effects of the harsh winter on your lawn. And that brings you concerns about improving your lawn and getting it back to its glory.

While this is no small task, it is doable whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener. This article provides practical spring lawn care tips to help you achieve the picture-perfect lawn you desire. We have also included a simple guide for spring lawn care using our garden tools and valuable tips to help you maintain these tools.

Let’s delve into the best spring lawn care tips.

1. Clean Up and Rake Your Yard Gently

The harsh winter weather causes twigs, branches, leaves, and other debris to accumulate on your lawn. This debris suffocates the grass preventing it from growing properly. That is why we recommend you start the spring lawn care process by cleaning up your yard.

Start by picking up branches, sticks, and stones. Then rake gently, starting from the edge of your lawn, and work inward to remove dead grass from your lawn. You can use a battery-powered leaf blower to remove leaves and other small debris from your lawn.

If there is some snow left, you can use an electric snow blower to hasten the process. Our 40V cordless electric snow blower is a good option if you need more power for efficiency. And, if the lawn is muddy, this cordless pressure washer gun from our collection is a good option.

Pro Tip: Wait until the snow has thawed before raking to avoid damaging the grass and soil.

2. Trim Trees and Hedges

Trees, bushes, and hedges complement the aesthetics of your lawn. As part of early spring lawn care, inspect trees and hedges for overgrowth or winter damage, which may result from heavy snow or wind. Then, prune the trees by removing dead or decaying limbs.

We recommend using a cordless chainsaw for pruning trees like this one from our collection. However, if the limbs are hard to reach, use a cordless pole saw. Here are some options you can explore.   

If you are a DIY gardener, you can trim and shape hedges and bushes using our cordless hedge trimmer; it is lightweight and super seamless, even for beginners.

Pro Tip: Prune trees and trim hedges during early spring to remove damaged branches and prevent the spread of diseases to other parts of the plant.

3. Dethatch

The next step of spring lawn care is to dethatch. A thin layer of thatch protects the soil and grass; however, allowing it to build up prevents nutrients and water from penetrating the soil and reaching the new seeds, which ultimately delays the healthy growth of grass.

Use a dethatching rake to remove debris, roots, and dead grass accumulating on your lawn.

4. Aerate

Aerating loosens compacted soil and improves air circulation, water penetration, and nutrient absorption. If your kids run a lot on your lawn or it has a high clay content, you should aerate it to promote the growth of a resilient lawn.

Use an aerator to punch holes in your lawn.

Pro Tip: Don’t aerate after applying pre-emergent herbicide, as this will affect the effectiveness of the treatment.

5. Kill the Weeds

The grass in your lawn is not yet ready to compete for nutrients and sunlight with weeds just after it survives winter. Thus, as a gardener, you must apply pre-emergent herbicides to kill weeds like crabgrass before they emerge during early spring.

You can also explore other methods to eliminate weeds in your lawn, such as pulling them out by hand or using a weed wacker. Our weed wacker is designed to tame weeds even in hard-to-reach places. You can install brush cutter blades in a string trimmer if the weeds are tall; this battery-powered string trimmer has variable speeds and a brushless motor, making it suitable for various applications.

6. Fertilize

We recommend fertilizing your lawn as part of your spring lawn care to-do list. Fertilizing the lawn improves soil fertility and increases the growth of grass.

You can fertilize your lawn using compost or commercial fertilizer. Be sure to use the appropriate nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels that best suit your lawn soil.

Pro Tip: Water your lawn 2-3 days before applying fertilizer to absorb it well.

7. Repair the Bald Patches

If your lawn has visible bald patches, you can repair them by sowing more grass seed. You can use our battery-powered lawn mower to cut and shorten grass in those areas before planting the new seeds, along with a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer.

Pro Tip: Water the seeds daily for at least two weeks to allow them to sprout.

8. Mow the Lawn

Mowing the lawn is an essential spring lawn care practice, considering some patches may have longer grass than others. As spring settles, you will notice that the grass in your lawn grows more frequently and evenly, but you must mow it to even out every part.

If you are looking for an effective and silent model, our silent lawn mower is a great option. It is designed to cut the grass at 3-4 inches tall, which is recommended for maintaining a healthy lawn.

Revamp Your Yard with these Must-Have Litheli Garden Tools

Below, we have curated a list of essential Litheli garden tools that will make your spring lawn care tasks easier and more efficient. Litheli's latest innovation, U20 Series - Garden Tools has been newly launched! Brand new product line, sleek design plus functionality. You wouldn't want to miss it.

Litheli U20 20V Cordless Brushless Lawn Mower

First up is our top-of-the-line Litheli 20V 13″ battery-powered lawn mower that we have built to make your lawn mowing experience as smooth as possible. We have designed it with a 20V battery, ensuring it has sufficient power to cut through tough grass and weeds easily. At just 24.2 lbs, this lawn mower’s lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver and operate.

It is suitable for use in small to medium-sized garden lawns.

Litheli 40V 14″ 2-in-1 Cordless String Trimmer / Brush Cutter

The Litheli 40V 14″ 2-in-1 Cordless String Trimmer / Brush Cutter is a versatile garden tool designed to make yard clean up more efficient. We combined a brush cutter and a string trimmer in one tool, making it one of the best weed whackers available.

Switching between the string trimmer and the brush cutter is easy, enabling you to trim around edges, clear bushes, and overgrowth. And this 2 in 1 string trimmer is comfortable and suitable for medium to large-sized garden laws.

And there's our newly-launched Litheli U20 2x20V Cordless Brushless String Trimmer. With two speeds and plenty of power, it can easily trim away weedy overgrowth, tough grass to get your lawn looking neat and manicured. U-Battery Plus, as the common power source for U20 Series products, also acts as a power bank to charge your smartphones and laptops on the go.

Litheli 40V Brushless Dual-tube Cordless Leaf Blower

Our Litheli 40V Brushless Dual-tube Cordless Leaf Blower is a high-performance garden tool designed to facilitate yard cleaning. We have incorporated brushless motor technology in this tool and designed it with a dual tube to ensure that it easily blows leaves and debris from your lawn, making it stand out as one of the best leaf blowers in the market.  

How to Prepare, Maintain, and Store Your Litheli Garden Tools like a Pro

We have discussed the best Litheli garden tools you should have as a DIY gardener. Now, let us explore the steps you can take to prepare, maintain, and store these tools to ensure they last longer and provide optimal performance.

Litheli Battery-powered Lawn Mower

How to prepare:

• Ensure the lithium-ion batteries are fully charged.
• Inspect the blades for damage or wear. If the blades are damaged, replace them.

How to maintain:

• Regularly sharpen the blades.

How to store:

• Clean the lawn mower after use.
• Remove the grass bag, battery pack, and safety key and store them in a cool, dry place.

Litheli Cordless String Trimmer / Brush Cutter

How to prepare:

• Assemble as instructed by the manufacturer.
• Inspect the bolts and screws to ensure the machine is working safely.

How to maintain:  

• Lubricate the moving parts.
• Inspect the spool housing cap for damages and replace it if necessary.

How to store:

• Store in a cool and well-ventilated place away from unauthorized access.

Litheli Cordless Hedge Trimmer

How to prepare:

• Recharge the batteries using the recommended charger.
• Inspect for damaged electrical wiring that may affect performance.

How to maintain:

• Replace worn-out parts.

How to store:

• Cover the blade with the blade sheath.
• Recharge battery packs every month, even when not in use.

Litheli Cordless Leaf Blower

How to prepare:

• Assemble as instructed before starting the leaf blower.
• Inspect for loose hardware.

How to maintain:

• Clean the leaf blower after use.
• Periodically ensure that the air filter is free of debris.

How to store:

• Don’t allow the leaf blower to be used as a toy.

Conclusion

Taking care of your lawn as spring approaches can be overwhelming, but it is necessary, especially if you are looking to manicure your lawn for the summer. The tips we have shared above are useful whether you are a beginner or a pro. And, with the right set of tools, such as the ones we have shared, you can kickstart your spring lawn care process.