Written By
Ryan LeClaire
Published On
April 1, 2026
Did you know that 76% of American homeowners feel like they’re competing with their neighbors’ lawns? It’s true, and only 23% feel like they’re winning.
In April, we celebrate National Lawn Care Month. However, for those of us who take the lawn game seriously, it’s the start of winning season. It’s our spring training and training camp. Champion teams are made in the off-season, and champion lawns are made in the spring.
Let’s build a championship contender together. Here are our top National Lawn Care Month tips that will help you win the neighborhood. We’re going to explore the amateur moves that can actually hurt your lawn, and the pro moves that make the difference between good and great.
In the world of sports, they say that champions are built, not bought. And this is certainly true in the lawn game.
A winning lawn does not come from the shelf of the hardware store. The so-called weed-killer sprays and store-bought fertilizer (more on them later) are not just ineffective; they can do more harm than good.
You’re more likely to waste your money and your afternoon on these so-called weed-killers for lawns products than you are to see any improvement to your lawn. In fact, the risk of doing damage to your turf far outweighs any slight chance of reward.
Pros know it’s about more than just removing the weeds you see today. It’s about the strategies and strong cultural practices that will keep them away this year, and next year, and the one after that. Knowing how to get rid of weeds and keep a healthy lawn means you need to do the following things properly:
A thick and healthy lawn will actually choke out unwanted weeds. Spring lawn care and weed control go hand in hand. And when you leave this to the pros, you don’t have to waste any time or money trying to figure out what works. It pays to hire local experts who have experience and expertise, so you don’t have to learn through trial and error. If you want to get an early start this season, click here to tell us about the challenges your lawn is facing.
Pro-level results need pro-grade products—and that’s not available at your local hardware store.
Despite what they would have you believe, most store-bought fertilizers are less “super food” and more super filler. They often contain high amounts of rock filler, which can lead to inconsistent spreads, spotty results, and even burnt turf.
How do we grow golf-course-quality turf for our customers? By feeding their turf with our own proprietary blend of slow-release granular fertilizer. It’s full of food, not filler, which leads to a nice, even spread.
More importantly, its slow-release formula gives your lawn the nutrients it needs to thrive when it needs them the most—not when it doesn’t.
When the right product is applied by an experienced lawn fertilizer service expert, you get results that make your neighbors stop and stare.
More is not always better!
Strategic watering is better than daily watering. In fact, watering too much can spread some lawn diseases.
And with rising water utility costs across North America, nobody can afford to waste water right now.
You don’t need to turn the sprinklers on every day. You only need to water each section of your lawn twice a week for about 35 to 40 minutes, and you should not do it at night.
Depending on your grass type, your lawn needs 1½ to 2 inches (3 to 4 cm) of water per week to encourage a strong, healthy root system. But these are just guidelines. You can learn more in our complete watering guide.
We all love seeing a neatly manicured putting green in 4K watching PGA golf. But that type of height doesn’t work in the real world.
In fact, mowing your grass too short leaves it vulnerable to things like:
You need to leave enough grass to provide a layer of protection.
Here are some guidelines for different grass types and different areas.
What Height Should You Mow To?
Cool-Season Grasses (Found in Canada and Northern states)
Warm-Season Grasses (Warmer, southern states)
You can learn more about pro-level mowing by reading this guide.
At Weed Man, we do so much more than just lawn fertilizer service and weed control. We want to be your full-service lawn care MVP.
“Moved here last year, too late to get on previous owner neglect. Lawns on my street are pristine. I was the scourge. This service is getting me on the right path. They listen, are responsive and did what was required. Many thanks.” - 5 Star Google Review.
If you want to win the neighborhood this year, start right now by telling us a little bit about your lawn.
Written By
Ryan LeClaire
Published On
April 1, 2026
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