1. When Mowing Your Lawn, Always
Remember the 1/ 3 Rule
It is important to mow your lawn often but keep in mind that if you do
not want your lawn to look battered, you have to make sure that you only cut it
using 1/3 the blade length of the grass. Anything more will damage the grass’s
ability to grow in the future. This way, you do not have grass growing out of
control and still you leave it with enough vigour to remain lush and green.
2. Keep the Blades of Your Lawnmower Sharp
While mowing, you have to make sure that the blades of your lawnmower
are sharp. Blunt blades usually tear the turf apart and make it easier for the
leaves of the grass to dry out making them easily accessible to becoming infested
by insects and diseases. Ideally, the blades of a mower should be re-sharpened
at least 2 to 3 times per year.
3. Recycle Grass Clippings.
Even when buying a lawnmower, a great deal of people will go for the
ones that have a garbage bag. These are able to pick up the grass clippings
which makes it easier for clean-up. However, it might be a wiser option to
leave your grass clippings on the lawn. This is because, they help to
contribute at least 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet annually. Think of
this as free fertilizer. Bet you didn’t know that one huh?
4. Water Deeply
The biggest mistake people make when it comes to caring for their lawn
is using a weak mist of water when they are watering it. Instead, make sure
that you water your lawn deeply so that. The idea
behind this tip is to make sure that the lawn grows deep roots and is able to
stay healthy through-out. A healthy lawn requires about 1 inch of water weekly,
but the ideal depth to soak your lawn should be about 6 inches.
5. Fertilize.
If you want to have a lush green lawn, then it is inevitable that you
are going to need some very fertile soil. This is because the grass needs to
have the right nutrients to be able to continue looking healthy and vibrant.
Even though you might have good soil initially, it will get depleted in the
long run and a good fertilizer will help to replenish the lawn and the lost
nutrients assuring you of a great looking lawn that is green and filled with
health. If you are striving for organic lawn care, there are many eco-friendly fertilizers on the market today that are perfect for giving your grass the
extra nutrients it needs.
While these tips are a great start, you can only stretch your luck so
far and at some point, if you want to keep your lawn green and lush, you will
need to seek the help of a professional lawncare service that understands your yard
inside and outside and will make your lawn the talk of the neighborhood.
Save yourself the time and the backache. While there are many lawn care
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