Yes, put down fertilizer on your grass in the spring about three weeks or so after you see your grass getting green. You can also add fertilizer after the second or third time you mow your lawn. Do I rake up dead grass in the spring? Rake dead grass from dead spots when it's a little warmer out, such as in mid-April.

If it were just a matter of lawn maintenance, the majority of homeowners would be able to keep up the appearance of their yard. But there are still many important steps that go into making a lush, green lawn – proper fertilization, seeding, aeration, controlling weeds, pest control, and more.