Sitting just north of St. Cloud, and situated right alongside the Mississippi River, Sauk Rapids enjoys a charming, small town feel. Many of the nearly 14,000 residents know each other or have common friends and family.

Even though our winters are cold and windy, our summers are sunny with long stretches of temperatures in the 80s. That leaves plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors, as long as you take an organized approach and have a plan of action for your lawn and landscaping needs.

Proper clean-up and preparations are needed to ensure your property is ready for a big comeback in spring, which calls for a lawn care schedule in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.

That said, and with spring on the way, It’s important to know when to start fertilization and weed control to promote healthy growth. And once prime mowing season returns, having regular mowing and trimming services scheduled will keep things neat and clean. 

The Targeted Times for Fertilization & Weed Control Applications to Reinvigorate Your Lawn

At Sunset Mowing, we apply a standard treatment schedule to lawns for fertilization and weed control services. Our treatment is specialized for lawns in the midwest and occurs at four intervals: spring, early summer, late summer, and fall. Each application is designed to reinvigorate your lawn at targeted times.

For example, our spring treatment includes a slow-release fertilizer with pre-emergent herbicide. In the early summer, we fertilize and add post-emergent herbicide. In mid-summer, we will fertilize, but weed treatment isn’t needed. We round things off in the fall, with a fertilizer treatment including increased nitrogen to prepare your lawn and plants for their dormant time during the winter. 

When is Mowing Season & How to Cut Grass Properly

Once your lawn comes back to its fullest potential it will need regular maintenance--especially between the months of April to October. Prime mowing season in Sauk Rapids requires a weekly mowing and trimming schedule. Outside of the season, you can reduce your scheduled mowings to just twice a month.

Hiring our professionals for mowing on a regular basis ensures that the job of grass cutting is done properly. Many people who mow with their own equipment cut the grass too short, which prevents the grass from receiving the proper nutrients from the sun. We set our equipment to the proper height to allow your grass to thrive all season long. 

How Often is Trimming & Pruning Needed

We understand plant growth in our region, and how to keep the manicured look you desire. It’s important to know how often trimming and pruning is needed. Trimming is generally required more often than pruning because it gives your bushes and shrubs their look and shape. Pruning is the process of removing dead or overgrown parts of the plant to promote healthy growth and to prevent disease.

Trimming should be done at least every two to three weeks but can be done more often to maintain custom-shapes or squared hedges. In Central MN communities like Sauk Rapids, pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to prepare the plants for healing and growth so they can flourish. Fruit bearing plants are slightly different and require pruning between February and April. 

When To Lay New Mulch

Many of our clients in Sauk Rapids, MN keep the areas around their plants and shrubs covered with fresh mulch. It helps to protect the soil and lock in the nutrients needed for proper growth. As for when to lay new mulch, the fall or early spring is best. Applying fresh mulch in the fall can help to regulate the temperature around your plants for optimal root growth. Spring mulch applications will give a fresh look to your property as everything comes back to life.

Avoid Impeding the Growth of Your Lawn with Aeration

Lawn aeration is the process of giving new life to the soil. It involves driving small holes into the lawn to allow for better absorption of water and nutrients. This process is helpful in the region because the ground can become compacted and riddled with thatch, which impedes growth.

Aerations should be done in the fall to ensure best results, and are usually accompanied by the overseeding process. Aeration, dethatching, and overseeding are an effective way to bring back a thriving lawn for the season. 

Yard Cleanups in the Spring & Fall

With all of the maintenance that great-looking lawns require, one of the most beneficial is a good, thorough yard cleanup. We provide professional yard cleanup services during the spring and fall in Sauk Rapids to prevent overgrowth and debris pile-up. We’ll haul away leaf and yard waste to keep things manageable and to prevent the blocking of much-needed water, light, and nutrients to your plants and lawn. 

Call us to set up a lawn care schedule!

We have the experience in the region and the tools to keep your lawn looking its best year-round. To set up your lawn care schedule in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, call us at (320) 293-1625 to get started!