Spring Lawn Care Prep: Get Your Grass Ready for the Season in Anchorage

Winter’s finally letting go, and it’s time to shake off the snow and get your lawn back in shape. If you live in Anchorage, you know spring doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a slow thaw, and if you don’t prep your lawn right, you’ll be dealing with patchy grass, weeds, and a half-dead yard all summer.

Here’s exactly what you need to do right now to make sure your lawn comes back strong this season.

1. Clear Out the Winter Mess

Before you do anything, your lawn needs a clean slate.✅ Rake up dead grass, leaves, and debris left behind from winter.✅ Clear any snow mold patches (those weird gray or pink spots) to stop it from spreading.✅ Pick up any pet waste—snow hides it, but spring reveals all.

A lawn full of debris suffocates the grass and invites disease. Get it cleaned up ASAP.

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2. Check for Thatch & Compaction (Your Lawn Can’t Breathe Yet)

After months of snow sitting on your lawn, the soil is probably compacted—meaning water, nutrients, and air can’t reach the roots.✅ Test for compaction: If you can’t push a screwdriver into the soil easily, it’s too hard.✅ If there’s a thick layer of dead grass (thatch) on top, it’s blocking growth.

🔥 Fix It:

• Aeration: Pulls small plugs of soil out, letting air and water in. (Best done in late spring.)

• Dethatching: Removes thick layers of dead grass, so your lawn can breathe again.

3. Don’t Rush the First Mow (But Don’t Wait Too Long Either)

Anchorage lawns take longer to wake up than in warmer states, so don’t jump the gun.✅ Wait until the grass is actively growing (usually late April to early May).✅ Set your mower height to 3-4 inches—cutting too short stresses the grass.✅ Make sure your mower blades are sharp—dull blades tear grass instead of cutting it cleanly.

Pro Tip: The first mow of the season should be gentle—don’t scalp your lawn.

4. Hit Weeds Early (Or Regret It Later)

Weeds are just waiting for warmer temps to take over your yard. The best way to stop them? Pre-emergent weed control.

✅ Apply pre-emergent herbicide in early spring (before soil hits 55°F). This prevents weeds from sprouting.✅ For existing weeds, use post-emergent treatments.✅ Don’t pull weeds unless you get the whole root—otherwise, they’ll just come back.

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5. Feed Your Lawn the Right Way (Fertilize Smart, Not Hard)

Spring fertilization is tricky—you need to time it right so you’re feeding the grass, not just the weeds.

🔥 Best Fertilization Strategy:✅ Wait until your lawn is actively growing—too early and you’ll just waste fertilizer.✅ Use organic, slow-release fertilizers to build soil health.✅ Apply based on what your lawn actually needs (don’t overdo nitrogen or you’ll get fast, weak growth).

6. Check Your Sprinklers (Or Plan Your Watering Routine)

Anchorage springs are unpredictable, but once things dry out, your lawn needs consistent watering.

✅ Lawns need 1-1.5 inches of water per week.✅ Water deeply but infrequently (2-3 times per week instead of daily).✅ Morning is best—watering at night invites fungus.

Pro Tip: If you’re using sprinklers, test them now to catch any winter damage.

7. The Dirtbag Lawn Co. Spring Lawn Plan (We Do It For You)

Want a killer lawn without the hassle? Let us handle spring cleanup, aeration, weed control, and fertilization.

✔ Spring Cleanup – We clear out winter debris.✔ Weed Control – Stop weeds before they start.✔ Lawn Aeration – Give your grass room to breathe.✔ Fertilization – Feed your lawn the right way.

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🔥 Final Thoughts: Spring Lawn Care in Anchorage

Spring is your only chance to set up your lawn for success this year. Do it right now, or deal with the consequences all summer.

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