5 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Aurora Homeowners

Spring lawn care in Colorado is all about timing. Start too early and you risk damaging grass that's still recovering from winter. Wait too long and you miss the window when your lawn can best respond to treatment.

Wait for the Right Soil Temperature

First, wait until soil temperatures consistently hit 55 degrees before doing anything major. This usually happens in mid to late April in the Aurora area. Walking on wet, soft soil compacts it and undoes any benefit from aeration.

Spring Cleanup Sets the Stage

Clean up winter debris as soon as conditions allow. Dead leaves, branches, and accumulated grime block sunlight and air circulation. A thorough spring cleanup sets your lawn up to wake up strong. Our crews handle this for dozens of Aurora properties every March and April.

Pre-Emergent Timing is Everything

April is prime time for pre-emergent crabgrass control. This creates a barrier in the soil that stops crabgrass seeds from germinating. Miss this window and you'll be fighting weeds all summer long.

• Apply when soil temps hit 55°F consistently
• Don't wait until you see weeds - it's too late then
• Water it in within 48 hours of application

Your First Mow of the Season

Plan your first mow for when grass reaches 4 inches tall. Set your mower to the highest setting and only remove the top third. Colorado grass needs every blade it can get to build strong roots before summer heat arrives. You could handle this yourself, or join 150+ Aurora homeowners who have us take care of their weekly mowing from April through October.

Hold Off on Heavy Fertilization

Finally, hold off on heavy fertilizer until May. Your lawn needs to fully wake up before you start feeding it. A light application of slow-release nitrogen in early May gives steady growth without overwhelming the recovering root system.