During the spring in Tennessee, you should mow your lawn before applying fertilizer to it. Mowing helps clear away overgrowth and debris that has built up over the winter and makes it easier for fertilizer to make contact with the soil. However, once you have mowed your grass, you should wait about 24 hours to a few days before using any fertilizer, or you could risk stressing out your turf. Mowing and fertilizing in tandem will help set your lawn up for success in the new growing season, but make sure to wait until your grass has actually begun to turn green and grow before doing this recommended spring lawn care.

Mowing before a fertilizer treatment helps remove excess debris.

Before applying a fertilizer treatment to your lawn this spring, you need to ensure your lawn is prepared for it by removing all the built-up debris that may have accumulated over the winter months. Dead, organic matter will likely have accumulated on your lawn over the winter, and removing all that thatch and other debris will not only tidy up your yard but also clear the way for a fertilizer treatment. A fertilizer treatment can make better contact with the soil when there isn't a layer preventing it from traveling deep enough, and better contact means the fertilizer will be absorbed better by the roots of your turf. The more nutrients absorbed, the healthier your lawn will be.

Wait 24 hours to a few days after mowing before applying a springtime fertilizer treatment.

Lawn service employee in Memphis, TN, fertilizing lawn.

A good rule of thumb is to wait about 24 hours to a few days after mowing before fertilizing your lawn. Why? The freshly cut grass can be very fragile, and you don't want to cause any stress to your lawn while it's in this state. By waiting 24 hours to a few days after mowing your lawn, your grass will have had enough time to recover from the stress of mowing and will be better equipped to absorb and utilize the nutrients from the fertilizer treatment.

You should use liquid fertilizers throughout the year rather than just relying on one-time applications.

Always wait until your grass is green again before mowing it or fertilizing it in the spring.

Lawn service employee mowing a lawn in Memphis, TN.

If your grass still appears brown in early spring, don't rush to apply a fertilizer treatment just yet. The best thing you can do is wait until the entire lawn is green again, which indicates that the shoots have sprouted and begun growing. At this point, the grass has likely revived from its winter dormancy and can withstand mowing without issue. Then, once you have waited the recommended time, your lawn will be ready to receive its first fertilization treatment of the spring.

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Spring is a beautiful time of rebirth and rejuvenation for lawns and landscapes alike. With warm weather and longer days ahead, now is the perfect time to kick off a brand-new journey toward lush, verdant growth with our lawn fertilization program. Here at Picture Perfect Landscapes, our professionals will come to your home or business 6 times throughout the year to provide consistent care and attention to your lawn. In addition to fertilizing your grass, this program also includes weed control treatments and a lime treatment to help your lawn stay healthy and beautiful throughout the year. We proudly serve residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, TN, and nearby areas such as Midtown Memphis and East Memphis. Call (901) 246-7656 today to enroll in our lawn fertilization program and enjoy the benefits of our in-house fertilizer and exceptional, year-round care!