Steps to spring into lawn and garden care

If cooler weather has you longing for sunny days outdoors, take heart. Once spring rolls around, you can prepare your yard for months of warm-weather enjoyment with these tips. 1. Clear the yard Remove any leaves, rocks or sticks that may have accumulated, then cut the grass as short as you can. 2. Dethatch Use a thatching rake to remove dead roots and grass. 3. Treat weeds Apply herbicide to treat weed-infested areas. Allow the weed killer to work for about a week, then rake to remove dead weeds. 4. Add seed and fertilizer Depending on your lawn’s needs, overseed...

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