April showers have produced an amazing amount of precipitation across the Antioch- Gurnee -Waukegan area this spring. Antioch received over 6" of rain throughout the month of April, well over the historical average of 3.5" for the month. Although temperatures were slightly above normal in the early part of the month the last weeks of the month were mostly cloudy, cool and slightly below normal or at normal. The result was a cool, wet month leaving many lawns soggy, saturated but green and growing. Wet springs encourage growth of all plants including grasses, perennials and even weeds. As we dry out and warm up a lot of weeds will begin to pop up as temperatures raise. Late spring should bring a lot of leaf tissue growth from all plants and flowers should produce full vibrant blooms in May just as the old saying goes.
Wet springs are great for turning grass green and germinating new seed.
A wet and cool spring has brought many delays to outdoor activities including all lawn care and landscape projects for all outdoor contractors across the area. Many lawn mowing services, aeration's and seeding projects have been delayed as the ground has been too wet and soft for heavy equipment. Lawn Doctor of Antioch has been trying to keep up with the demand for these services as dry days present themselves but have been a little behind in completing these services by early to mid spring. A wet spring will be beneficial for seeding projects as the extra moisture will greatly help new seed germinate. The extra moisture will also help grass generate new and green leaf tissue as we begin mowing lawns.
Dollar spot on a golf course
Along with green lawns, germinating seeds and blooming plants extra spring rains can also produce some problems for lawn care this year. More weed seeds will germinate as a result of the saturating rain. More insects later in spring and summer can also be a result of a wet spring, so we will have to monitor that as the season continues. Mosquitoes and other insects that lay eggs that last over winter will also have a healthy population rate as well. Some lawn diseases also like the cool wet cloudy conditions that this spring is offering. Dollar spot is common disease found in the area when cool wet conditions exist in the spring. It is a little early to see anything as of now but a keen eye should be looking out for this later in spring.
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