Get ready to go green!

Spring isnt too far away, and soon youll be able toenjoy your backyard.

Are you ready for a verdant green space filled with plants andblooming flowers?

Keukenhof park of flowers and tulips in the Netherlands. Beautiful outdoor scenery at Holland

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Here are five things you should do right now for a healthy lawn come spring.

says Don Eaton, CEO of Bower & Branch.

“Its always best to water so as not to interrupt growth.

For weed control, make a run at skip the harsh, pricey herbicides.

I recommend early mowing and mowing often,” says Eaton.

Not sure how tall your grass should be?

Probably taller than you think.

No more than one-third of the overall grass height should be removed during one mowing.