Now that spring is here, chances are that you want to start mowing your lawn. But before that, you should do some spring mower maintenance to make sure that it’s ready to go. Here are 5 steps that you should take in spring mower maintenance.

Spring Mower Maintenance 1 – Check Its Spark Plug

Before beginning to mow, pull the wire and remove its spark plug using a deep socket or spark plug wrench. If it’s dirty or corroded, spray it using brake cleaner and allow it to sit for several minutes. Then brush it gently with your wire brush. Once this is done, buff it with a nice, soft cloth. Once it’s dry, put it back where you got it from and tighten it by hand. Then place its wire back.

After this is done, if your mower isn’t starting or is still running poorly, you may have a bad plug. Check your manual and find out what kind of plug is needed and then replace it. Since they aren’t very expensive, sometimes people just purchase new ones rather than trying to clean the old plug

Please note – if there’s an oily, white substance that’s on the plug, it’s possible your mower’s leaking fuel.

Spring Mower Maintenance 2 – Change Its Oil

Just like a car, you need to change the oil in your mower. Spring’s a great time to do it. To help with keeping the engine in your mower protected, change it annually or after using it for 50 hours.

Check the manual to be sure that you’re purchasing the right oil type for the mower. Disconnect the spark plug so it won’t start accidentally. Drain the oil from the mower into the right type of container and replace its oil filter if the mower has one. Then refill it with the new oil. You should never put too much in since that can damage the mower. Finally, reconnect the wire for the spark plug.

Spring Mower Maintenance 3 – Replace Its Air Filter

The air filter of your mower often becomes clogged and dirty. This is going to make its engine work extra hard and make it run less efficiently.  Change the oil filter every spring. This will help it with ‘breathing easily’

First, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the filter’s cover and clean its foam pre-filter. Then replace the air filter made of paper. Replace its cover and then reconnect the wire to your spark plug.

Spring Mower Maintenance 4 – Sharpen Its Blade

Now you are going to take care of the mower’s blades. You want to make sure that the blade is sharp so it can cut well. Remove the wire to the spark plug and remove your blade using a wrench. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, you can take it to your local hardware store and pay a fee to have it sharpened.

Spring Mower Maintenance  5 – Clean Its Deck

The underside of the mower often becomes clogged with debris and grass. This can interfere with how well it functions and can cause corrosion. When the mower deck is dirty it also can spread diseases from plants around the property. It’s a good idea to clean it in spring and in the middle of the season to avoid these problems.

Disconnect your spark plug wire. Empty its gas tank and then turn it on its side. Thoroughly spray its underside with your hose. Then take a brush and some soapy water to help you with removing any debris and dirt. Once it’s dry, use vegetable oil to coat it lightly. This is going to help with preventing debris from getting stuck to it.

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Spring is right around the corner. Chances are, you have already started to get in gear and do a bit of spring cleaning. While cleaning up the inside is a great start, you can’t forget about your yard. Now is the perfect time to start getting it ready for spring. Remember, the earlier you start, the better prepared you will be for warm weather. Some tips to help you get your landscape ready for spring can be found here.

Clean Up Your Yard

The first step in preparing your yard for spring should be to clean things up. This means removing debris that has fallen into your yard, flower beds, and on your deck and other hardscape elements. Be sure to use thick gloves while doing this to ensure you don’t injure your hands.

Rake Up the Leaves

Next, it’s time to take out the rake. Be sure to remove all the leaves that you may have missed in the fall or the ones that may have blown in during the winter months. While you rake, be sure to remove branches, twigs, acorns, and pinecones that have accumulated, as well. Raking will also help reinvigorate any clumped-up grass and get it ready to start growing again.

Start Pruning

It’s a good idea to begin your pruning efforts before spring or in the early months of spring. This is going to provide the best results for your shrubs and trees.

Dormant pruning can help improve tree health and will eliminate potentially hazardous limbs. It can also help shape these elements into a more attractive and appealing shape. When you prune the bushes in your yard, it will revitalize them during spring and help to keep their shape and size under control. These are important things to keep in mind and will impact your home’s curb appeal.

Edge Your Yard

If you want to ensure your landscape is ready for spring, then edging is a must-do maintenance activity. When you edge your landscape, it will define the line between your lawn and landscape. Edging also helps to prevent grass from growing into your flower beds, which keeps them looking neat and tidy. Clean edging will provide your landscape with a well-manicured and sharp look.

Revitalize Your Mulch

Mulching is going to help improve plant health. This is because it controls moisture absorption for your plants and prevents weeds’ growth. Mulch is also beneficial when it comes to moisture control because it will help to absorb water after heavy rain by releasing it as time passes. New mulch is also going to help prevent weed growth.

Hire a Landscaping Professional

When it comes to your landscape, it’s a good idea to leave it in the hands of a professional if you don’t have the time or ability to handle the job yourself. The professionals will be able to handle all the jobs that need to be done to ensure your landscape is ready for spring.