A Green and Lush Lawn
To the uninitiated, improving that square of green out the window is an intimidating prospect, here’s some lawn maintenance for beginners. The key for the beginner is to take a breath, put down the pump action sprayer (whatever that does), and focus on mastering the basics. If you weren’t born with a green thumb or if your summer job was more lemonade stand than mower service, here are a few basic rules to follow to get that lawn looking lush in no time from a lawn care expert.
Mowing Matters
Make your mower your friend. Three mowing factors to consider are your equipment, lawn height, and mowing frequency. Sharp mower blades are vital to a cleanly cut lawn. Dull blades will only lead to the leaf blade being torn rather than cut which is unhealthy for your grass and ugly to look at.
Weed Woes
A search online is an easy way to identify which weeds you have. Our weeds section is also a good place to start. Depending on the weed it may be best to carefully remove the weed by hand (taking care not to spread the seeds) or use a selective herbicide to coat the leaves. Before applying herbicides make sure to read the label and target only the weed itself.
Fertilizing Facts
Grass varieties can either be in a cool season or a warm season- which means they grow in either the warm or the cool months. If you decide to boost your lawn with fertilizer it’s best to apply it during your lawn growing period. Check the care instructions as some fertilizers require much more watering than others. Consider picking up a spreader, this will be a more accurate (and faster!) method than spreading fertilizer by hand.
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