Spring is the perfect time to refresh and revive your lawn after a long Iowa winter.
At Next Level Mowing, we help Altoona homeowners keep their lawns green, healthy, and beautiful all season long.
Follow these 5 simple tips to get your lawn off to a great start:
1. Start with a Spring Clean-Up
Winter leaves behind sticks, debris, and matted grass.
Clear away any leftover leaves and branches to give your lawn a clean surface for new growth.
We recommend a full spring yard clean-up by early April in Altoona.
2. Schedule Aeration Early
Compacted soil can choke out healthy grass.
Core aeration helps loosen the soil, allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots.
Early spring or fall are the best times to aerate lawns in Central Iowa.
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3. Apply a Spring Fertilizer
After aeration, your lawn is ready to feed!
Use a slow-release fertilizer formulated for cool-season grasses common in Iowa (like Kentucky Bluegrass and Fescue).
This gives your lawn the nutrients it needs to grow thick and strong.
4. Watch Out for Weeds
Spring is the time weeds like crabgrass and dandelions start to take over.
Apply a pre-emergent weed control product early to prevent major outbreaks.
Next Level Mowing offers seasonal weed control programs customized for Altoona lawns.
5. Mow Regularly (but Not Too Short)
Once your lawn starts growing, mow weekly — but never cut more than 1/3 of the grass blade height at a time. Cutting too short weakens the lawn and invites weeds.
For the healthiest lawn:
- Keep your mower blades sharp
- Adjust cutting height as the weather warms up
Taking good care of your lawn, this spring means a greener, thicker, healthier yard all summer long.
Need help getting started? Next Level Mowing offers professional lawn mowing, fertilization, aeration, and weed control services throughout Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant, Johnston, Grimes, and Ankeny.
Ready to transform your lawn this spring? Request a Free Quote today or call us at (515) 249-4024.