Want your lawn to be the envy of the neighborhood? Well, with some simple planning this article can help you get the lawn you deserve this summer. Plants need nutrients, sun and water to thrive and grass is no different. Provide it with the right environment and it will become the perfect lawn. If you know your type of lawn you can look for additional specific needs beyond typical care and maintenance.
Soil Testing: Your lawn needs food to survive. It also needs the right environment to do well. Testing and feeding your lawn is easily the most important component to a great lawn. Plants need the right pH level and the proper amounts of nitrogen Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) to thrive. You can buy a cheap kit at the garden store to give you ballpark idea of how these are accounted for in your yard but, in general, they work poorly. A much better method is to reach out to a local university that provides soil testing. You take samples according to the instructions and they will provide you exactly what to add in the right amounts.
Mowing: Every type of grass has different needs and grows at different rates. In general, however, mowing your lawn too short is a bad idea. It weakens the plant itself as it struggles to grab capture sunlight for photosynthesis. It also allows weeds to take purchase by allowing sunlight to penetrate to the soil. Try to keep your lawn at a height of three to four inches during peak growing season. Also ensure your lawnmower blade is sharp. A dull blade will damage grass rather than cut it, slows growth and invites disease by weakening the plant.
Lawn Fertilizer: In addition to preseason testing and fertilization the end of the growing season is key. As grasses begin to overwinter the roots require increased levels of potassium. This allows them to remain strong during the winter months and emerge sooner and stronger as a result. "Ensure you do not over-fertilize your lawn as it can be severely damaging and cause burns and even plant death," advises Nate Merchant, with a premier Morristown Landscaping company. Always reference and follow strict instructions and guidelines.
Watering: Different grasses require different levels of water. Cooler season grasses go dormant later than their warm weather counterparts and require more frequent watering. Generally, most grass requires water around once a week. Long, infrequent watering is better for grass since the roots will penetrate deeper into the soil. Do not water at the hottest part of the day to avoid burning your lawn. Also, avoid watering late in the day as the grass may remain wet overnight allowing fungus to take hold. Early morning is the best time of day to water if the need arises.
Bugs and Disease: Even well maintained lawns can become victim to pests or disease. Monitor your lawn for any discoloration or other obvious problems. At the first sign of a problem take action. Disease can spread very quickly. Visit a garden store or talk to a landscaper at the first notice of any issues. Keeping weeds at bay is an easy way to reduce the likelihood of pest infestation. Try an organic herbicide if possible which can be applied in the spring or fall to kill emerging weeds.
Soil Testing: Your lawn needs food to survive. It also needs the right environment to do well. Testing and feeding your lawn is easily the most important component to a great lawn. Plants need the right pH level and the proper amounts of nitrogen Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) to thrive. You can buy a cheap kit at the garden store to give you ballpark idea of how these are accounted for in your yard but, in general, they work poorly. A much better method is to reach out to a local university that provides soil testing. You take samples according to the instructions and they will provide you exactly what to add in the right amounts.
Mowing: Every type of grass has different needs and grows at different rates. In general, however, mowing your lawn too short is a bad idea. It weakens the plant itself as it struggles to grab capture sunlight for photosynthesis. It also allows weeds to take purchase by allowing sunlight to penetrate to the soil. Try to keep your lawn at a height of three to four inches during peak growing season. Also ensure your lawnmower blade is sharp. A dull blade will damage grass rather than cut it, slows growth and invites disease by weakening the plant.
Lawn Fertilizer: In addition to preseason testing and fertilization the end of the growing season is key. As grasses begin to overwinter the roots require increased levels of potassium. This allows them to remain strong during the winter months and emerge sooner and stronger as a result. "Ensure you do not over-fertilize your lawn as it can be severely damaging and cause burns and even plant death," advises Nate Merchant, with a premier Morristown Landscaping company. Always reference and follow strict instructions and guidelines.
Watering: Different grasses require different levels of water. Cooler season grasses go dormant later than their warm weather counterparts and require more frequent watering. Generally, most grass requires water around once a week. Long, infrequent watering is better for grass since the roots will penetrate deeper into the soil. Do not water at the hottest part of the day to avoid burning your lawn. Also, avoid watering late in the day as the grass may remain wet overnight allowing fungus to take hold. Early morning is the best time of day to water if the need arises.
Bugs and Disease: Even well maintained lawns can become victim to pests or disease. Monitor your lawn for any discoloration or other obvious problems. At the first sign of a problem take action. Disease can spread very quickly. Visit a garden store or talk to a landscaper at the first notice of any issues. Keeping weeds at bay is an easy way to reduce the likelihood of pest infestation. Try an organic herbicide if possible which can be applied in the spring or fall to kill emerging weeds.
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