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March Lawn Care Tips – March Lawn Tune-Up in Tracy and Mountain House, California: Wake Your Lawn from Winter

By March, lawns in Tracy and Mountain House, California start waking up. This is a great time to help them green up and fill in.

Give the lawn its first “real” mow of the year once it’s actively growing. Avoid cutting too short; removing more than one-third of the blade can stress the grass.

A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in March supports new growth and helps the lawn compete with emerging weeds. Aeration is also very effective this time of year if your soil is compacted.

For Bermuda lawns

• Bermuda may just be starting to come out of dormancy. Keep mowing height a bit higher at first and gradually lower as growth improves.

• Hold off on heavier fertilizer until you see consistent green-up and warmer temperatures.

For Fescue lawns

• Fescue should be growing well now. Aim for a mowing height around 2.5–3 inches.

• Aeration and a spring fertilizer can really help fescue thicken up after any winter thinning.

Ready to tune up your lawn?
Tracy and Mountain House homeowners can contact Lawn and Yard Solutions for a spring lawn tune-up, including mowing, fertilization, and aeration services.