If you are a lawn care pro, now is the time to begin gearing up for spring lawn care jobs.
Getting ahead of the season’s chores can set you up for a smoother start to the season. This blog post will tell you the five lawn care jobs you can do in the pre-season to prepare for spring.
What Kind of Jobs Can You do Before Spring
During late winter, many plants are still dormant, making this the perfect time to begin pre-season services. The best services you can start now are:
- Fixing Frost Heaves
Frost heaves make their way into lawns and properties during winter when soil freezes, thaws, and freezes again. Using a lawn roller, like Spyker’s Lawn Rollers, makes the job faster and easier. Smoothing frost heaves with ease once the ground thaws.
- Collecting Weeds and Lawn Debris
Weeds are easier to remove in late winter and early spring as they are growing slower during this time of year. They are much more manageable now than they will be in mid-spring. Getting ahead of this service also promotes a neater lawn for your clients and will make the first mow of the season much easier.
- Pruning Dormant Trees and Shrubs
During late winter, many tree and shrub species lie dormant on the lawn. This is the perfect time to prune foliage. Pruning while plants are dormant allows the plant to focus its new energy in the spring on the new growth rather than fighting through last year’s growth. Spring blooms are less likely to run into issues if you prune before the warm weather arrives.
- Starting Seeds Indoors
If you or your clients plan on growing spring blooms at home this season, now is the time to start many plants indoors. Check out the best planting schedule by your zip code to learn more about when you should start your growing schedule. Here in the Midwest, late winter is the prime time to start planting your seeds indoors, so they are ready in time for spring.
- Testing the Soil
Testing your clients soil can give you insights to how to make it healthier and services they may benefit from. Learn more about how soil tests could benefit you and your clients.
How to Set-Up a Lawn for Success
By performing the services above for your clients, you are preparing their lawns for the best outcome this spring. Don’t wait until the season starts, get ahead, get started today.
Spyker Spreaders offers the equipment you need to make this season great. Shop Spyker’s complete line of spreaders, lawn rollers, and drop-in sprayers now. Shop Spyker online now or find your local Spyker dealer.
Source:
Almanac.com, 15 Early Spring Gardening Tasks
Almanac.com, 2025 Planting Calendar: When to Plant Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs
Landscapeprofessionals.org, Starting with Science: How Soil Tests Lead to Better Lawns and Happier Clients
