‘Oh lord, where have you been?
Make my lawn lush and green!
Hint me an easy trick,
To grow my grass healthy and thick!’
I bet this is every homeowner’s prayer to god! But growing a healthy lawn requires more than your prayers. You need to put real efforts to grow greener and thicker lawn. Well, you can achieve your lawn goals by following a few simple steps. Discussed here are 3 steps to grow a thick lawn and 3 practices to keep it healthy-
3 Steps to grow thicker lawn-
Fertilize –
Lawn grass and soil require nutrients for healthy growth. However, due to excessive sunlight and rainfall, the nutrients might drain away completely. Therefore, fertilization is a critical step for growing a thicker lawn.
Fertilizers will nourish the grass and soil by providing nutrients. Moreover, it will also prevent the leaching of nutrients.
Over-seed –
Over-seeding will cover the thin grass and dead patches of a lawn. It will make your lawn appear lusher, thicker and healthier. Routine over-seeding will help you get your dream lawn.
Make sure you choose a grass which survives in the climatic condition of your region.
Water –
Post over-seeding, it is mandatory to water your lawn. Watering provides moisture to the soil which encourage the germination of seeds. This, in turn, will result in healthy grass growth.
However, make sure to water in a timed manner. Morning and evening hours will boost the moisture level of the soil. If you water the lawn during noon, the moisture will get evaporated which will further expose the grass to insects attacks.
2 Practices to keep a lawn healthy-
Mow –
Mowing is the best practice implemented in lawn maintenance. If you don’t mow the lawn, the grass will overgrow and create an unsightly appearance. Besides, it will also damage the grass and promote weed growth. Therefore, after growing a lush lawn, mow it regularly.
Remember, always cut the grass to one-third of the original length. Also, use sharp blades while mowing.
De-Weed –
Weeds rob grass of nutrients, sunlight, and moisture. They have the capability of overtaking the entire lawn within a few weeks. It is, therefore, recommended to control weeds as soon as possible. This action will retain the health of your lawn and keep it lush and green for a long time!
If you are struggling with lawn growth, don’t hesitate to seek professional help!
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