Lawn Care Myths Busted: What Shreveport Homeowners Get Wrong in Spring

Think you know how to care for your lawn? Bust these common spring lawn care myths in Shreveport and learn the real steps to a healthy, green yard.

Spring is in full swing here in Shreveport, and it’s prime time to give your lawn the attention it needs to thrive all summer long. But not all lawn advice you hear is worth following. In fact, some of the most common tips we hear from local homeowners can actually do more harm than good.

At Lawnmasters of Shreveport, we’ve seen it all. That’s why we’re here to clear up a few major lawn care myths that could be holding your yard back from reaching its full potential.

Myth #1: The Shorter You Mow, the Less Often You Have to Cut

Truth: Cutting your grass too short—known as scalping—can stress your lawn and leave it vulnerable to weeds, heat, and drought. In Shreveport, where we deal with high temps and unpredictable rain, it’s best to follow the 1/3 rule: never cut more than one-third of the grass blade at a time.

Pro Tip: For warm-season grasses like Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass, stick to a height of 1.5" to 2.5".

Myth #2: You Should Water Every Day in Spring

Truth: Overwatering is just as damaging as underwatering. Daily watering encourages shallow roots and disease. Instead, water deeply but infrequently—about 1" to 1.5" per week, depending on rainfall.

Lawnmasters Can Help: Ask us about our irrigation audits and smart controller upgrades to optimize your water usage this season.

Myth #3: Fertilizer Works Better the More You Use

Truth: More isn’t always better. Applying too much fertilizer can burn your lawn, cause excessive growth, and harm the environment through runoff. Spring fertilization in Shreveport should be done strategically, based on your grass type and soil condition.

Better Solution: Let Lawnmasters perform a soil analysis and custom fertilization plan for long-term health.

Myth #4: Spring Is Too Early for Weed Control

Truth: Waiting until weeds appear is a mistake. Pre-emergent herbicides are most effective when applied in late winter to early spring—before weed seeds sprout. Even in May, there’s still time to treat with post-emergent solutions that target what’s already growing.