Spring property checklist for Wyoming homeowners

Wyoming springs are short. Once the ground thaws, there's a narrow window to reset your property before summer sets in. Here's our crew's actual checklist.

Week 1 — the big cleanup

1. Rake out beds and lawn of winter debris, salt residue, and matted thatch.
2. Check trees and shrubs for winter damage; remove broken limbs.
3. Inspect hardscape for frost-heave and cracks.

Week 2 — soil and turf

1. Dethatch if your lawn feels spongy.
2. Apply pre-emergent before soil temps hit 55°F.
3. Aerate if traffic-compacted.

Week 3 — irrigation

1. Pressurize slowly — no shock starts.
2. Run each zone and walk it. Look for geysers, mist (broken nozzle), or weak heads.
3. Test your smart controller schedule.

Week 4 — color and polish

1. Fresh mulch, not more mulch. Remove the old crust before layering.
2. Plant annuals after last frost (late May for Buffalo).
3. Sharpen your mower blade before the first cut.

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