Spring in San Antonio is a time of renewal — not just for wildflowers and trees, but for your lawn too. As the weather warms and your grass comes out of dormancy, it’s the perfect opportunity to give your lawn the care it needs to thrive all season long. Two of the most important steps in early spring lawn care? Aeration and fertilization.
At Lawn DR Landscaping, we often recommend tackling both tasks in April to help San Antonio lawns stay thick, green, and healthy through the heat of summer. Here’s why spring is the ideal time to aerate and fertilize — and how doing so can make a big difference.
🌱 What is Lawn Aeration?
Lawn aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots more effectively. Over time, soil in your yard can become compacted — especially with high foot traffic or clay-heavy soil, which is common in many San Antonio neighborhoods.
✅ Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn in Spring
- Breaks Up Compacted Soil
Aeration loosens hard-packed soil so roots can grow deeper and stronger.
- Improves Nutrient Absorption
It opens pathways for water and fertilizer to reach the root zone efficiently.
- Reduces Thatch Buildup
Excess thatch (a layer of dead grass and debris) can block nutrients and air. Aeration helps break it down.
- Boosts Overall Lawn Health
You’ll see greener, thicker grass that’s better able to resist drought, disease, and pests.
🌾 Why Spring Aeration Works Best in San Antonio
Spring is the ideal time to aerate warm-season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine — the most common types found in San Antonio yards. These grasses begin to grow actively in April and respond well to aeration during this early growth period.
Aerating before summer heat sets in gives your lawn time to recover and take advantage of increased access to water and nutrients.
🌿 The Power of Early Spring Fertilization
After aerating, it’s the perfect time to apply a balanced fertilizer. With roots freshly exposed and ready to absorb, your grass will benefit even more from a nutrient boost.
Spring fertilization helps by:
- Jumpstarting green growth after winter dormancy
- Replenishing nutrients lost during colder months
- Strengthening roots for summer heat and foot traffic
💡 Tips for Aerating and Fertilizing Your San Antonio Lawn
- Aerate first, then fertilize to maximize nutrient penetration.
- Use a slow-release fertilizer formulated for warm-season grasses.
- Water deeply after fertilizing to activate the nutrients.
- Avoid fertilizing if heavy rain is in the forecast to prevent runoff.
🛠️ Let Lawn DR Landscaping Handle It for You
Not sure when or how to aerate and fertilize properly? Let the pros take care of it! At Lawn DR Landscaping, we offer complete spring lawn care services across San Antonio — including core aeration, custom fertilization plans, and seasonal maintenance designed for our unique Texas climate.
📞 Contact us today to schedule your spring lawn care service and give your yard a strong, healthy start this season!