Lawn care is an important aspect for any home owner. We all want a lawn full of thick colorful green grass, grass which is healthy and appealing. No one wants a yellow or brown lawn, or a dirt yard that contributes dust, mud, and is a big mess. If you have bought a new construction, and your yard is still just dirt, you must first till up the ground to loosen up the dirt so grass can grow. After this is done, it is important to fertilize the area, so the new grass will have the needed nutrients to grow strong and healthy. At this point a starter fertilizer should be used, to give more nutrients.
Now is time to seed the grass, and there are a large variety of grass seeds available. Whether you want emerald green grass so colorful and vibrant or a Kentucky blue grass variety with a dimmer, the seeds should be chosen for your location and weather types. Each grass seed has a specific zone where it will grow best, so choose from grass seeds that thrive in your area. Once you have decided on the grass and purchased the seed, spread it evenly across the yard, using eight pounds of seed for every thousand square feet. The experts recommend using half the seed while spreading in one direction and then using the other half of the grass seed going in the other direction, to make sure the coverage is even. Once you have spread the seed, you must spread straw over the entire area, making sure that roughly fifty percent of the ground can not be seen through the straw. Water your lawn until it is soaked the first time, allowing water to accumulate until it runs off to ensure the ground is completely wet. Make sure to water your lawn completely every day. Soon you will see green grass popping up through the straw.
If you need to plant grass seed and you already have a lawn the straw is not needed, and instead of tilling the ground simply aerate it, and then spread and drag the seeds after fertilizing the lawn. Water your lawn thoroughly and let it grow. Water is an important ingredient in lawn care, because without this vital element your grass will not grow, instead it will wither and turn yellow or brown, slowly dying and making your lawn look horrible. Make sure to water your lawn regularly, especially when it is dry out and there is little or no rain. When the ground is dry, your lawn will not get the moisture needed to grow healthy and lush.
Fertilizer is another critical component to a beautiful and healthy lawn. Remember though that too much of anything, even a good thing, can be harmful, so follow the amounts listed on the bag of fertilizer to ensure the proper amount for your yard size is used. Your lawn should be fertilized four times a year, starting in the spring. This is roughly a month before your area’s growing season begins. After the first application, use the fertilizer every two months, to renew nutrients in the ground and ensure a healthy lawn.
Weed control should be a considered for your lawn. We have all seen gorgeous lawns that are marred by dandelions, making it look like the lawn is not well cared for or needs to be mowed again. Use a grass seed mixture that is a monoculture, and that all of the grass types included in the mixture has a growing height and rate that is uniform. There are chemicals you can use which will kill off weeds like dandelions, but these should be used with caution. Some of these products may be harmful to pets and even humans, so make sure you understand all the important facts about any weed killer you use.
Once you have the beautiful lawn of your dreams, it needs to be cut regularly to keep it looking fabulous. Many people make the mistake of cutting their lawn too closely, and this can lead to grass that is ripped out leaving bare spots, and grass that is dying and turning unappealing colors. Do not cut your grass lower than one inch tall. You may need to mow a little more frequently to ensure a uniform and attractive grass length. Following all of these tips for lawn care will help you make sure your lawn is one of the best in your neighborhood. You do not have to settle for an okay lawn, and it is possible to have a beautiful yard without paying for a professional.
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