Brown spots. Weeds. Thinning. These are all problems that lawns can run into-unless you’re facilitating proper lawn care. The question is: what does proper lawn care entail? There’s quite a bit that goes into it, and we’re going to discuss it all in detail below. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about turf maintenance for homeowners.<\/p>\n
First and foremost, you need to\u00a0mow your lawn regularly<\/a>. Ideally, you’ll mow it around once a week, at least during the growing season. When mowing, you should only cut around a third of the grass’s starting height.<\/p>\n So, if the grass is 6 inches long, you should only cut 2 inches of it. Cutting down further than this is bound to result in an uneven mow, the likes of which will make your yard look blemished and off-kilter.<\/p>\n You’re also advised to mow the lawn toward the end of the evening. This way, the nighttime dew can moisturize and hydrate the newly cut grass.<\/p>\n If you want your grass to be luscious and healthy, you need to water it on a consistent basis. Ideally, you’ll water it 2 to 3 times a week. Everyday watering isn’t necessary unless the grass seed is brand new.<\/p>\n You could water your lawn with a handheld hose. However, in general, the best method is to use a sprinkler. Ensure that it’s covering the entire lawn and let it run for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.<\/p>\n Do this 2 to 3 times a week and you should be golden.<\/p>\n Water alone will go a long way in producing a beautiful lawn. However, it won’t do all the work. If you really want your lawn to shine, you need to fertilize it as well.<\/p>\n Ideally, you’ll fertilize your lawn 4 times a year, all within the optimal growing season. This runs from March through October. Fertilize the yard fully every 2 months within this time range, and it will be the greenest on the block.<\/p>\n Note that, when choosing a fertilizer, you need to find one that suits your species of grass. If you’re having trouble finding this, give a call to your local lawn care company. They’ll not only find the appropriate fertilizer but spread it on for you as well.<\/p>\n The longer a weed sits in your yard, the higher the likelihood there is of its seeds spreading and creating more weeds. This is why, when you find a weed, you need to\u00a0eliminate it<\/a>\u00a0as soon as possible.<\/p>\n You want to limit the amount of weed killer that you put on your yard. Spot-killing individual weeds is the way to do this. This is because you can simply pull the weed instead of applying a chemical weed killer.<\/p>\n If you do end up in a situation where weed killer is needed, we strongly advise calling up a professional lawn care company. They’ll know just how much chemical to use without doing damage to the lawn.<\/p>\n If you really want to get the most out of your lawn, you need to aerate it. Aeration is a process wherein perforations are punched into the ground. This opens up the soil, thereby allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots of the grass.<\/p>\n When you don’t aerate your lawn, the grassroots can have trouble gaining the full benefit of the nutrients added. This results in a less green lawn overall.<\/p>\n Now, how often should you aerate your lawn? We advise aerating it once or twice a year, depending on how much traffic the lawn sees.<\/p>\n If it sees heavy traffic on a daily basis, two aerations a year is the best course of action. If it sees very little traffic, once a year will suffice.<\/p>\n Lawns can be subject to all sorts of pests,\u00a0from ants<\/a>\u00a0to mice and more. If you allow these pests to infiltrate your property, they will undoubtedly lessen the quality of your yard, killing grass, tearing up soil, and more.<\/p>\n This is why, the second you notice a pest problem arising, you need to nip it in the bud. The sooner you get on it, the less damage there will be to your lawn.<\/p>\n There are a number of methods for eliminating lawn-related pest problems. The method you use will depend on the type of pest you’re facing, and the extent of their infiltration.<\/p>\nWater It Consistently<\/h2>\n
Fertilize!<\/h2>\n
Kill Weeds as Soon as Possible<\/h2>\n
Have Your Soil Aerated<\/h2>\n
Nip Pests in the Bud<\/h2>\n