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Lawn care maintenance can feel like a never-ending project during the spring and summer. You constantly have to deal with routine tasks like mowing and trimming to keep your lawn under control and looking good. There are less frequent tasks that also seem important but can be difficult to fit into a busy schedule. If you are struggling to stay on top of all your lawn care maintenance tasks then it is time to ask, ‘What tasks matter the most?’ Answering this question can help you prioritize the tasks you do and decide when it is time to bring in some professional help.

Aeration and fertilization

Aeration and fertilization are two different lawn care maintenance tasks that go hand in hand. Aeration is the process of removing small plugs of grass and soil throughout your yard. This process opens up the root system of your lawn so it can have the most benefits from the nutrients you apply during fertilization. Immediately after aeration is the best time to apply fertilizer to your lawn. The nutrients can get directly to the root system and give your lawn the boost of nutrition it needs. If you aerate and fertilize on the appropriate schedule, it will leave you with a healthy lawn that is much easier to maintain and protect against threats. These two steps are foundational in the process of developing a healthy lawn. If your lawn is not strong and healthy it is more difficult to protect it from threats and you will find yourself spending even more time on lawn care.

Chemical weed control

Weeds can cause big problems for your lawn – especially if it is unhealthy or has a lot of new growth. Weeds grow quickly and can steal nutrients from grass that is trying to grow. Chemical weed control can help kill off weeds that pop up and prevent more weeds from growing. Almost every lawn can benefit from chemical weed control. If you are consistent with your weed control efforts, the threat of weeds will lesson over time. Chemical weed control along with efforts to improve the health of your lawn are the two best things you can do to protect against weeds.

Chemical pest and disease control

Pest and disease are two big threats to your lawn and landscape. Chemical pest and disease control can both be applied to your lawn on a schedule that ensures neither threat has the opportunity to take over. As with weeds control, getting your lawn to a healthy place provides significant protection against pests and disease. Chemical pest and disease control are good options for providing an extra layer of protection against these threats.

Tree and shrub care

Tree and shrub care often get put on the bottom of the list because these elements of your landscape do not require daily care. Trees and shrubs are the largest elements in your yard and can seem more resilient than your grass or other plants. The reality is that trees and shrubs are vulnerable to pests, disease, and lack of nutrition. If you completely neglect the health of your trees and shrubs you could end up losing them. Tasks that strengthen your lawn, shrubs, and trees should be a top priority. Healthy grass, trees, and shrubs are easier to maintain over the long run and protect against threats. In the short term, you may need to prioritize weed, pest, and disease control until the health of your landscape improves. You can get help with some or all of your landscape maintenance tasks from the pros at The Experienced Gardener.