Nothing compares to the joy of a lush, green lawn – perfect for running, playing, or simply relaxing. But maintaining a healthy lawn goes beyond aesthetics.

A healthy lawn also contributes to a cleaner, fresher and cooler environment. That’s why taking the right steps in early spring is essential to ensure strong, healthy turf that lasts throughout the warm, dry summer months.

While Clark Pest Control is known for our pest-fighting expertise, we also have a knack for keeping lawns lush and healthy. Our mission is to ensure your lawn and vegetation stay green, weed-free, and pest-free with high-quality, customized fertilizers, meticulous tree and shrub care, and effective weed control. Your lawn and garden will love us!

Our Premier Residential Lawn Care Service lets you mix and match services like lawn fertilization, weed control, and tree & shrub care – plus pest control and termite monitoring. Enjoy a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for a beautiful, pest-free outdoor space!

Now Is the Time to Protect Your Lawn

Clark Pest Control, your trusted expert in pest, lawn, and termite care, advises homeowners to act now to prevent weeds and diseases, ensuring a lush, healthy lawn throughout spring and summer.

Applying a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide will encourage strong turf growth while preventing invasive weeds like clover, dandelions, and crabgrass from taking over.

Crabgrass, the number one weed threatening California lawns, thrives as temperatures rise. Since it is an annual grass that goes dormant in fall and winter, preventive treatment is key – removing crabgrass after it has spread is far more challenging and costly.

Combining a pre-emergent herbicide with spring fertilizer will help establish a strong root system, setting your lawn up for success.

Essential Lawn Care Tips for Spring

Want to give your lawn the best start this season? Follow these expert tips:

Clear Away Debris – Rake up leaves, matted grass, and sticks accumulated over winter. Raking also helps keep thatch levels at a healthy ½ inch or less.

Train Your Lawn to Be Drought-Resistant – Start watering just twice a week in the spring. Infrequent deep watering encourages stronger roots, helping grass withstand heat and drought.

Mow at the Right Height – Set your mower height to 2 ½ to 3 inches. Taller grass grows thicker, crowds out weeds, and strengthens the root system, keeping your lawn healthier during summer.

Check Your Sprinkler System – Inspect sprinkler heads, pipes, and timers to ensure everything functions properly. A leaky sprinkler can waste water, while excess moisture may lead to lawn disease.

Water at the Right Time – Early morning watering is best. Midday watering leads to evaporation, while watering in the evening increases the risk of fungal diseases.

Deep Water Trees & Shrubs – Water once or twice a week for 15 minutes to support deep root growth. Applying 2 to 4 inches of mulch around trees and shrubs helps retain moisture.

Don't Forget Your Flower Beds

Your lawn isn’t the only part of your landscape that needs protection. Clark Pest Control applies a post-emergent herbicide to eliminate existing weeds and a pre-emergent to prevent new ones from sprouting—keeping your flower beds pristine without the hassle of constant weeding.

Lawn Care Solutions from Clark Pest Control

At Clark Pest Control, we’re committed to keeping your home pest- and weed-free with safe, expert care. Contact us today at 800/WE-NEED-YOU or email us at clarkcares@clarkpest.com to schedule your spring lawn care service!

Until next time, thank you for helping Clark Pest Control keep pests out of your home and yard.