How to Plan for Next Spring’s Lawn Care This Winter

Why Winter Is the Best Time to Think Ahead

You might not be mowing or watering right now—but winter is the perfect time to plan for your best lawn yet. By the time the snow melts, every neighbor will be rushing to grab fertilizer and seed. You’ll already have a strategy in place, your Lawnbright Plan ready to go, and your first treatment arriving right on schedule.

Here’s how to use the slower months to get a head start on a greener, healthier lawn next year.

Step 1: Review How Your Lawn Did Last Year

Before planning, take a few minutes to assess what worked—and what didn’t. Think back to common issues you noticed:

• Brown patches in summer?

• Weeds sneaking in mid-season?

• Thin spots after winter?

If you’ve followed our guides on Winter Lawn Maintenance or Preventing Winter Lawn Damage, now’s the time to build on that foundation.

Make a few quick notes so you can ensure the products you’re buying are going to address your challenges. 

Step 2: Test Your Soil Early

Soil health determines everything—from color and density to how well your grass handles stress. Before spring begins, grab a Lawnbright Soil Test Kit and send it in. (If you’re a plan customer, we’ve got your soil data and have adjusted accordingly.)

You’ll get an easy-to-read report on your soil’s pH and nutrient levels so you can buy products that will contribute to the health of your lawn.

Why test now?

• You’ll have results in time to plan early spring applications.

• Your soil has been untreated for a while, so you’ll get the best results.

• It prevents wasting money on the wrong products.
  

Step 3: Choose Your Lawn Care Strategy

If you’ve ever felt unsure about when or how to treat your lawn, that’s exactly what the Lawnbright Plan is designed to solve.

You’ll take a quick quiz about your lawn, climate, and goals. From there, we create a custom, natural treatment plan that delivers the right products at the right time—no guesswork, no harsh chemicals.

Your plan will typically include:

• Early Spring: Pre-emergent or starter nutrients for green-up

• Late Spring: Balanced feeding for growth and color

• Summer: Drought and stress protection

• Fall: Winterizer (like Cold Snap) to build root strength

By ordering in winter, your first box arrives as soon as it’s time to apply next spring—no scrambling or missed windows.

Step 4: Set Your Calendar

Mark these key milestones now so your lawn schedule runs smoothly later:

Month	Task	Product
February - March	Send in soil test	Lawnbright Soil Test Kit ( free with a plan!)
March - April	Apply pre-emergent and first treatment	Lawnbright Weed Wipeout Lawnbright plan treatments (spring pack)
May - June	Feed & strengthen for summer	Lawnbright Plan (summer pack) Boost Pack
August - September	Repair and seed	Lawnbright Seed Pack Heat Defense Pack Lawnbright Plan (fall pack)
October - November	Winterize	Fall Fortify Pack Cold Snap Winterizer

 

Planning your applications now ensures every treatment lands at the perfect time for your region.

Step 5: Gather Tools & Supplies

Use this downtime to make sure you’re ready for spring:

• Check your hose and sprayer connections

• Clean or replace sprayers (all Lawnbright bottles come with a fresh hose-end sprayer each season!)

• Store leftover products properly in a cool, dry place. Don’t leave it outside to freeze!

• Set reminders in your phone or calendar for application windows

If you’ve been using Aeroflow Liquid Aerator or plan to overseed in spring, make sure those products are ordered early—they sell out quickly when the season starts.

Step 6: Get Your Plan in Order

Once you determine what your lawn needs and take inventory of what you’ve got on hand, make decisions about what your plan of attack for next spring is. Will you need a pre-emergent weed control? What spring fertilizer will you use?

The easiest lawns are the ones managed by the pros—and that’s what a Lawnbright Plan gives you. Once you subscribe, we automatically ship the right natural treatments for your region and lawn conditions, right when you need them, all based on the science of lawn care and the results of your soil test.

FAQs

Q: Why plan in winter if I can’t apply products yet?
Because early prep ensures your first spring treatment goes down at the right soil temperature—timing that can make or break your results.

Q: Can I still join Lawnbright if my lawn struggled last year?
Absolutely. Your Lawnbright Plan is customized based on your soil and past challenges, so it’s a great way to rebuild from stress, drought, or bare spots.

Q: When will my first Lawnbright box arrive?
Your first shipment typically goes out as soon as your region’s soil temps hit the ideal range (around 50°F).