Well, we almost survived winter and we are headed into lawn season. The lawn is the first line of communication between your house and people passing by. It is also what separates good neighbors, from the really great ones. So if you’re looking to impress some people, read this tip sheet and get your exterior up to par.
Fertilizing
Fertilizing the grass does more than just make it green. Of course it will make it grow too, but a lot of other things happen when you fertilize. Going back to our establishment, fertilizer makes the seed germinate faster, and helps it get started out of the ground. After the grass has a good start, fertilizer will make the grass thicker by sending off Rhizomes, Stolons or Tillers, making the grass healthier as well. The tricky thing about fertilizer that most people want to know about is, how much and when. Simply put, most grasses will benefit from four applications of fertilizer per year. Spread out 60 days apart starting in early spring approximately 30 days before the growing season starts in your area, continuing through the growing season until fall. Spring fertilizing gets the grass off to a fast start giving you that rich green color everyone wants. A word of warning though, don't use too much fertilizer, follow the listed guidelines on the bag. Too much fertilizer will cause excess growth, lead to fungus, and weaken the grass.
Weed Control
Controlling weeds in a new or existing lawn is vital to the health and overall appearance of the lawn. A beautiful smooth lawn gets most of its good looks from the fact that it is smooth and level with no weeds sticking up above the turf. You have probably mowed your lawn before only to have dandelions popping up above the grass a day later making it look like you need to mow already. A weed free lawn holds its good looks for several days if the grass is a monoculture(
Mowing
Mowing is the most misunderstood part of lawn care, and the most often incorrectly performed part of lawn care. Far too many people will set their mowers too low or "scalp" the lawn. This leads to thin and dying out grass, shallow root systems, and in the long run, NO GRASS. So be careful the next time you head out to your lawn with blades in hand, don’t be afraid to put the setting a little higher.
Watering
Spend a little time and money and keep it watered and you will keep the lush grass you spent your hard earned money and time on. The ideal way to water your lawn is with an Automatic Underground Sprinkler System. This way the watering is done every day that it needs it, and you don't have to drag hoses all over the place.
Follow these tips and your lawn should be on its way to a healthier, greener life. If you have any questions or concerns about your lawn, visit Green Stuff at http://www.greenstufflawn.com/
