Lawn Tips
1. Mowing
A properly mowed lawn is thicker and has deeper roots, making it more durable and better equipped to combat weeds, insects, and diseases. Mowing mistakes, the most common is too infrequently, can also result in discolored grass tips, brown spots, and even damage to the lawn. Always use the 1/3 rule when mowing. Learn more on our FAQ page.
2. Fertilization
Before you fertilize in the spring, mow your grass, then wait a few days for the grass blades to harden off. This will ensure that the fertilizer will not burn or damage the grass.
Pick a fertilizer that is specifically made for the type of grass. You can make sure you pick the right fertilizer by talking with an expert and reading the label on the fertilizer bag. By doing this, you can find out how to apply it and how often.
3. Weed & Pest Control
One of the most troublesome issues that a homeowner may have is weeds and pests. One minute your lawn is the most beautiful one on the block, then the next, it can be overtaken. If a weed or pest problem takes hold, it can destroy a lawn within a matter of days. Listed below are some of the major culprits:
a. Grubs
b. Chinch Bugs
c. Sod Web Worm
d. Dandelion
e. Sedge Grass
f. Crabgrass
4. Watering
There are 3 main tips to remember when watering.
a. Water infrequently, deeply and thoroughly - Most lawns need about 3/4 to 1 inch of water once per week, or once every two weeks when the weather cools. Water can come from rain, or from irrigation. Infrequent but deep watering will encourage deep rooting, healthier and hardier plants with a greater tolerance for drought.
b. Water early in the day, especially in warmer weather, when evaporation rates are lowest.
c. Watch your lawn rather than a calendar - Your lawn needs watering when:
5. Aeration
Core aeration is one of the most important cultural practices available for your lawn. Aeration helps control thatch, improves the soil structure, helps create growth pockets for new roots, and opens the way for water and fertilizer to reach the root zone of your lawn. Annual or semi-annual aeartion is advised for all lawns on heavy clay soils, those with a thatch buildup, and lawn that needs to be "thickened up."
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