Lush Lawns
A beautiful lush lawn makes your home the perfect environment for outdoor family picnics, parties, and a safe space for the kids to play and enjoy backyard activities. To keep your lawn looking plush and green, you will need some regular maintenance to keep it under control. Aeration and fertilizing are important parts to keeping a healthy lawn. Aeration should be done at least once a year in spring and fertilization should be a minimum of twice a year, spring and fall. Ideally, your lawn should be fertilized four times a year.
For a healthy, vibrant plush looking lawn, focus on spring preparation, including soil testing, aeration, and proper watering, while also addressing weeds and mowing techniques. A healthy lawn resists invasion by moss, weeds, insects and diseases. If your lawn is not meeting your expectations, consider a lawn renovation.
Here are the four main steps to a healthy lawn
1.) Feed Regulary: Within as little as 6-8 weeks, your soil has processed most of the nutrients for your lawn to absorb. Regular replacement of these nutrients will help the lawn grow thicker and greener.
2.) Mow High: If yoy cut your grass to short, especially in the heat of summer,you are short-changing your lawn. Longer grass grows longer roots, which can reach down for more moisture even on hot days. Leave the clippings so the lawn can recycle nutrients.
3.) Water Deep: If your grass is cut short, you will need to water more frenquently than if your grass is longer. However, even longer grass needs moisture. So be sure to water deeply and infrequently for best root developement. A good rule of thumb is about an inch of water a week during the hot summer. Be sure to water in the morning between 6 am and 10 am, to reduce evaporation.
4.) Reseeding Lawn: The best time to reseed lawns is in the fall or early spring for northern regions, or spring to early summer for the south when conditions are optimal for grass growth. Adding clover to your existing lawn is a great way to create a green, low maintenance lawn that doesn't need a lot of water.
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