Spring Lawn & Landscape Services
Serving Lancaster, Harrisburg, Berks Co.
and Surrounding Areas
Your Spring Lawn & Landscape Care Guide
Spring is the perfect season for rejuvenating your outdoor space, whether you’re focusing on lush, green grass or vibrant, blooming trees. However, the changing weather and growing conditions can present challenges—like early-season weeds or timing your first mow just right.
You can also add some color to your landscape with some new trees and shrubs. Our landscape designers can create a custom plan just for your property.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through essential spring lawn and landscape care tips, from fertilization to weed control and tree care. We’ll also answer common questions homeowners have about maintaining their outdoor spaces in the spring. Whether you’re looking to boost your lawn’s health or enhance the beauty of your landscape, our professional lawn care services are here to help you every step of the way.
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Our service area includes Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Berks, Dauphin, and Cumberland Counties. Service availability may vary due to geography. Enter your zip code to see what services are offered in your area.
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Spring Lawn Care Tips
From lawn care to tree pruning, our fall services are designed to help your landscape thrive even in the winter months. Let us handle the hard work while you enjoy a well-maintained yard year-round.
When to Mow Your Lawn for the First Time in Spring
Knowing when to mow your lawn for the first time in spring sets the tone for healthy grass throughout the season. The ideal time to start mowing is when your grass reaches about 3-4 inches tall. Cutting too early can damage tender, new grass shoots, while waiting too long can lead to uneven growth.
For the first mow, set your mower height a bit higher than usual, aiming to trim no more than one-third of the grass blade. This allows the lawn to maintain strong root development and keeps it lush and green.
Spring Weeds in Lawn
Spring is the prime season for pesky weeds to start sprouting up, competing with your grass for nutrients, sunlight, and water.
Weeds like crabgrass, dandelions, and chickweed are particularly common. It’s essential to tackle them early with pre-emergent herbicides to prevent germination, followed by spot treatments for any visible weeds.
Keeping your lawn thick and healthy through proper fertilization and mowing practices is the best long-term defense against weed invasions.
Identifying Flowering Trees in Spring
Spring brings a burst of color to your landscape, with trees putting on a stunning display of flowers. Among the most common are white and pink flowering trees, like dogwoods, cherry blossoms, and magnolias. These trees not only add beauty but also signal that it’s time to start thinking about landscape maintenance. Early spring white flowering trees like Serviceberry or Bradford pear can also be identified by their delicate blooms, while trees with pink flowers, such as redbuds or flowering crabapple, stand out with their vibrant hues. Keeping these trees healthy through proper pruning and feeding will ensure they remain a focal point in your yard year after year.
Common Spring Blooming Trees
White and pink flowering trees are a hallmark of spring. If you’re looking to add some seasonal beauty to your landscape, consider trees like the Japanese cherry or Magnolia for pink blooms, or the Callery pear and Snowdrift Crabapple for white flowers. These trees not only bring a fresh look to your landscape but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, which are beneficial for the overall health of your garden.
Spring Lawn & Tree Care FAQ
What types of lawn programs do you offer?
We offer three lawn care programs to ensure the best possible results for your property. Select the program that fits you best: Basic Lawn Care, Premium Lawn Care, or Soil Smart Lawn Care.
It all starts with the soil, which is why our lawn care programs include a free soil analysis. The soil test results will help us better understand the health of your soil and if you have any soil deficiencies.
Do you mow lawns?
Currently, we are at capacity. Unfortunately, this service is not available at this time.
What can I do to improve the health of my lawn?
Our lawn programs provide your yard with weed control and fertilization; however, various lawn issues such as grubs, insects, and lawn disease may arise throughout the year. If any of these issues occur, we have solutions to help your lawn overcome these issues and thrive.
We recommend that you consider annual seeding and aeration for the healthiest lawn. We use the highest quality cool season grass seed blends that perform the best in our specific climate.
Aeration allows your soil to expand and better absorb water and nutrients, as well as our high-quality seed.
Spring Lawn Services Offered
Fertilization
Spring is the perfect time to give your lawn a fresh start with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage root growth and strong, green blades. Our lawn care professionals can assess your soil and lawn type to determine the best plan for your property.
Weed Control & Pre-Emergent Applications
Weed control in spring is all about prevention. Applying a pre-emergent herbicide will stop weed seeds from germinating, giving your grass the advantage. Pre-emergents are especially effective against stubborn weeds like crabgrass and goosegrass. Our team offers comprehensive weed control services, including pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments, to keep your lawn weed-free and looking its best all season long.
Soil Amendments
We offer a Penn State soil analysis to evaluate your soil, and are capable of making any recommended amendments such as limestone, sulfur, phosphorus, potassium, or other nutrients to make your lawn or landscape look its best.
Planting New Trees & Shrubs
Spring allows plants to establish roots before the heat of summer, reducing stress on new plantings. Spring provides favorable conditions for soil preparation, planting, and establishing a healthy landscape.
Flower Bed Edging & Mulching
For maximum results, you can combine the weed control program with annual edging, mulching, and other landscape maintenance services so you can enjoy flower beds that are the envy of your neighborhood.
Hardscaping Design/Build
New hardscape will make your home feel more complete and will allow you to spend more time enjoying the outdoors in comfort. Whether you’d like to entertain outdoors, add pathways or walls, or want to create a complete outdoor space, you’ll love the beauty and upgraded style that quality hardscaping can bring to your home.
About Us
Why Choose TomBom?
When you select us as your landscaping company, you’re selecting an award-winning team of landscape experts. From the simplest task of pulling weeds, to mulching, to a landscape transformation including patios, walls, fire pits, plantings, landscape lighting, irrigation, and outdoor kitchens, our highly-skilled team will enhance your property and take it from an idea into a beautiful reality.
Award-Winning Service
Local Awards & Recognition
Local newspapers and magazines hold annual reader surveys to find their favorite Lancaster County businesses. Thanks to our loyal clients, whom we deeply appreciate, we have received several awards for our service.
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Ensure your landscape is summer-ready with our spring lawn care services. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to request pricing.