Getting Your Lawn Ready for Summer

The days are getting longer, the nights are getting shorter, and the steady hum of lawnmowers once again fills the air: It’s springtime in San Jose. A healthy summer lawn starts with spring maintenance, so now is the time to visit your local lawn and garden equipment rental store and stock up on everything you need to whip your lawn into shape. Here are some lawn care tips that will ensure a lush, vibrant yard this summer.

Aerate Your Lawn

A major issue that plagues lawns is soil compaction, particularly in high-traffic areas and lawns that host a lot of outdoor parties and activities. Soil compaction occurs when the soil becomes densely packed, making it difficult for the grass to take root. You should loosen your soil with an aerator rental from A Tool Shed.

Spread Grass Seed

Now that your soil is ready, you should reseed parts of the lawn that appear bare or brown. IF you’re spreading grass seed over a large area, visit A Tool Shed Equipment Rental and pick up a broadcast spreader or walk-behind seeder.

Fertilize, Fertilize, Fertilize

The best way to encourage growth of healthy grass and discourage weeds is to fertilize with a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer. No more than one pound of nitrogen should be spread per 1,000 square feet. Check the packaging to see when and how much you should water your lawn after fertilizing.

No matter the condition of your lawn, you can find all the tools and equipment you need to revamp your yard at A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals in San Jose . In addition to our large selection of lawn and garden equipment rentals, we also have a huge inventory of new and used equipment for sale. Visit one of our six convenient locations or call us at (877) 890-2963 for help finding what you need.