Spring lawn care: What to do now and what to skip

Spring lawn care: What to do now and what to skip

ALEXANDRIA — We’ve had our fair share of weather whiplash this month, but one thing is clear, our lawns are loving the moisture and greening up fast. That fresh green carpet makes it hard not to jump right in and start working on the lawn. In northern Minnesota, though, a little patience goes a long way and knowing what to do, and what to skip, can save time and trouble later in the season. What to do Rake lightly. Once the soil is no longer so…