Achieve a Perfect Lawn: Spring Renovation Step by Step

Moss, weeds, bare patches, thatch—spring is the window to fix them all before summer stress hits.

1. Kill Moss First

Apply 4-in-1 lawn treatment (moss killer, weed control, feed, wetting agent). Wait for moss to blacken—then rake. Raking live moss spreads spores.

2. Choose the Right Grass Seed

High-traffic family lawn? Hard-wearing rye/fescue blend. Ornamental? Fine fescues/bentgrass. Shade? Specialized shade mix. Overseed at 35 g/m².

3. Repair Bare Spots

Cut out dead patch, loosen soil, patch with turf or repair kit (seed + coir + feed). Keep damp until established.

4. Dethatch & Aerate

Thatch >½" blocks water/nutrients. Wire rake or power dethatcher. Then hollow-tine aerate: 4" cores, 6" spacing. Top-dress with sand/compost mix.

5. Mow Smart

First cut: 1.5" (3 cm). Weekly thereafter, never below 1". Scalping invites daisies, dandelions, and drought stress.

Consistency beats intensity. A little weekly care yields a lawn that makes neighbors jealous.