Dixie Somers
Your lawn is one of the most visible parts of your property, and you want to keep it looking green and lush. Summer temperatures can be harsh on your grass, however, and maintaining it can be more difficult than it seems. If you want to maintain a gorgeous lawn, it’s going to require some time, dedication, and effort. However, when you arrive home to the sight of a beautiful lawn every day, it will be worth it. By following a few simple steps, you can transform your lawn into the most attractive one on the block.
Here are five tips to help keep your lawn looking fantastic.
1. Don’t Water Too Much
Watering your grass is an essential part of keeping your lawn healthy, especially when there isn’t a lot of rain in the forecast. Your grass needs about one inch of water per week, and ideally, you should water it two or three times a week rather than every day. Watering daily can cause over-saturation, not to mention run up your utility bills.
2. Water at the Right Time
The best time to water your grass is in the morning, when temperatures are cooler. Avoid watering in the afternoon, as the sun will cause the moisture to evaporate. Watering in the evening is less than ideal because it can promote the growth of some lawn diseases.
3. Fertilize
Fertilizing a lawn can help strong, healthy roots grow. When selecting a fertilizer, choose one with nitrogen as the main ingredient. There are several options available for spreading fertilizer, including rotary spreaders and drop spreaders. The rotary style are best for large lawns. Water the grass after you fertilize it, as this will wash bits of fertilizer off grass blades and into the soil. Contact a plant specialist at a place like Central Farm and Garden if you have any questions.
4. Mow More Frequently
Your instinct may be to mow your grass as short as possible, but it’s better to cut it higher. When grass blades are short, it’s easier for the sun to penetrate the soil and dry out new growth. Adjust your mower to cut three-inch blades of grass, and mow more often in order to keep blades healthy.
5. Eliminate Weeds
Weeds can ruin the appearance of any lawn, but you can take steps to prevent their growth. Organic and synthetic herbicide can be purchased from many hardware stores, and spraying them on your lawn is a simple process. It may seem more difficult to yank them out by hand, but this methods is often the quickest and most effective way to get rid of unsightly weeds.
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