--- title: Green Meadow Lawncare Learning Center | Spring Lawn Care description: Spring Lawn Care | Learn everything you need to know about lawn care and lawn services. Topics include pest control, fertilization, and overall lawn health. --- [![GreenMeadow](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Green_Meadow_LawnCare_January2019%20Theme/Image/download.png)](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/) ## Learning Center ## [When Should I Treat for Crabgrass?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/when-should-i-treat-for-crabgrass) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Apr 30, 2020 5:40:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Crabgrass Pre-emergents ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Pre-emergents%20are%20unsoluble.%20They%20remain%20near%20soil%20surface%20where%20weeds%20germinate.%20(1).png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/when-should-i-treat-for-crabgrass) **When is the best time to put down crabgrass control on my lawn?** In my 30 years of lawn service industry experience, a top concern for customers has been the **timing of your 1st service****.** Homeowners have been taught to apply pre-emergents when the Forsythias bloom in spring.  *This is just not true anymore.*   With research and development, pre-emergents and post emergents for crabgrass control have advanced. Below, we'll go over the recommended timing for 3 different crabgrass control products.    [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/when-should-i-treat-for-crabgrass) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/when-should-i-treat-for-crabgrass#comments-listing) Topics: [Weeds](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/weeds), [Spring Lawn Care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/spring-lawn-care), [Crabgrass](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/crabgrass), [Lawn Tips](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-tips) ## [Moss Has Taken Over My Lawn](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moss-has-taken-over-my-lawn-the-experts-can-help) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Apr 7, 2020 3:25:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/MossBlog.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moss-has-taken-over-my-lawn-the-experts-can-help) **Have a moss problem in your yard? Our Lime & Aeration Services can help. ** *Moss can be problematic to your turf because it will compete against grass for growing room. * **The best way to get rid of moss is to eliminate the soil environments that it thrives in. ** *We will go over why you might have moss and how to get rid of it. Whether it's a temporary problem, a seasonal turf issue or something that is an issue year in and year out, we will help you get to the bottom of your moss problem. * [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moss-has-taken-over-my-lawn-the-experts-can-help) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moss-has-taken-over-my-lawn-the-experts-can-help#comments-listing) Topics: [Lawn care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-care), [Spring Lawn Care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/spring-lawn-care), [Lawn Disease](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-disease) ## [Most Common Lawn Diseases in Connecticut](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-diseases-in-connecticut) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Mar 19, 2020 3:17:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/RedThread.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-diseases-in-connecticut) Have you noticed areas around your lawn that are dying or changing color? If so, you know how frustrating this can be.  Especially after investing hard work and money into your lawn.  Below we will talk about the top 5 diseases in CT and the best ways to control them. [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-diseases-in-connecticut) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-diseases-in-connecticut#comments-listing) Topics: [Lawn care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-care), [Spring Lawn Care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/spring-lawn-care), [Lawn Disease](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-disease) ## [How to Prevent and Control Crabgrass](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-prevent-and-control-crabgrass) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Mar 5, 2020 1:28:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Preventing Crabgrass ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Macro%20Photography%20of%20Green%20Grass.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-prevent-and-control-crabgrass) ## **How to Prevent Crabgrass** *Have you ever worked super hard on your lawn in the spring to have crabgrass destroy it in the summer? You used a preventative but it didn’t work? If so, you know it is a very difficult weed to control once it starts growing...*   The **best way** to prevent crabgrass from invading your lawn in the summer is with a pre-emergent in the spring. --- [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-prevent-and-control-crabgrass) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-prevent-and-control-crabgrass#comments-listing) Topics: [Lawn care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-care), [Weeds](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/weeds), [Spring Lawn Care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/spring-lawn-care), [Crabgrass](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/crabgrass) ## [Best Way to Prepare My Lawn For Spring](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/best-way-to-prepare-my-lawn-for-spring) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Feb 28, 2020 8:46:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Lawn-Thatch.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/best-way-to-prepare-my-lawn-for-spring) ## **Raking/Dethatching:** ### The 1st step in preparing your lawn for spring is to clean up any **debris** that is lying around the yard (sticks, leaves, plow damage, thatch, etc).   ### **Thatch** is a layer of both living and dead grass shoots/roots/stems that builds up between your soil and grass blades that can be eliminated by raking or dethatching your lawn (see below).  Rake as many times as needed to achieve a thatch layer of ½ inch or less or hire a professional landscaping company to do this for you.  Anything greater than ½ inches of thatch can be unhealthy for your lawn.  A thick layer will restrict the amount of nutrients and water that your grass roots will be able to absorb.  **Raking and dethatching can begin any time after your snow season is complete.**  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/best-way-to-prepare-my-lawn-for-spring) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/best-way-to-prepare-my-lawn-for-spring#comments-listing) Topics: [Choosing a lawn care company](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/choosing-a-lawn-care-company), [Weeds](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/weeds), [Fertilization](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/fertilization), [Spring Lawn Care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/spring-lawn-care) [All posts](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/all) ### Top Learning Center Articles [Get a Quote](https://go.greenmeadowlawncare.com/request-an-estimate) [Refer a friend for a $25 account credit!](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/refer-a-friend) Green Meadow Lawn Care, LLC, 100 West Road, Ellington, CT, 06029, United States860-870-5700[sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com](mailto:sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com) [Refer a friend for a $25 account credit!](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/refer-a-friend) Green Meadow Lawn Care, LLC, 100 West Road, Ellington, CT, 06029, United States860-870-5700[EMAIL](mailto:sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com)