Do not start heavy work in spring until the soil has dried. First, remove branches and large debris, inspect the lawn, and assess winter damage.
Perform spring work according to the soil's condition
After winter, you may want to tidy up the lawn quickly, but wet soil may be unsuitable for intensive activity and machinery. Start with an inspection: branches, foreign objects, areas that have been wet for a long time, and damaged edges. Perform minor work so as not to drive over the soft lawn. Start mowing when the grass is growing and conditions are suitable, rather than simply on the chosen calendar date. The first cut should not involve a sudden reduction in height. At the beginning of the season, it is more important to gradually restore the maintenance routine than to immediately achieve a very short surface.
The robot's deployment deserves a separate check. Inspect the blades, sensors, wheels, charging station, and map. Check that the garden boundaries have not changed after winter and that no unsuitable areas remain on the map. If you plan additional lawn work, coordinate it with the robot's schedule. For ordered work, it is useful to clearly describe the area and the task: one quote may cover only collection, while another may include more maintenance. This will help you avoid incorrect price comparisons and allow you to prioritize based on what the lawn actually needs.
How to apply this in practice?
Next, plan scarification, aeration, or raking according to the actual need. Not all work is necessary at the same time. Sharp tools and the correct cutting height help start the season properly.
- Inspect the soil and remove branches and foreign objects.
- Do not drive over the lawn while the soil is soft and leaves deep marks.
- Before starting the robot, check the equipment, charging station, and map.
- Plan additional work according to the specific condition of the lawn and a clear scope.
A practical example
If the front yard is already firm in spring while the area behind the house is still wet, work may take place at different times. There is no need to immediately start the robot in all areas for a single date. First, tidy up the area, check the equipment, and only then update the appropriate schedule.
Is it necessary to perform all lawn work in spring?
Not every lawn requires the same set of tasks. Start by assessing the condition, and plan more complex work according to the need. The calendar alone does not indicate whether the soil and grass are ready for a specific task.
What is worth remembering?
Check the lawn robot's charging station, contacts, blades, and map. If flower beds or paths have changed over the winter, update the work boundaries before starting the automatic schedule.
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