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How First Time Homebuyers can Take Care of Their Lawn?

Home ownership can be a tricky job, especially for first-time home-owners! From plumbing to lawn maintenance, home-owners have to look after everything.

People who have never dabbled into yard care can get highly overwhelmed by responsibility. Well, to be honest, don’t fret! Lawn care might seem demanding initially.

However, by following these simple tricks you can get lush lawn rapidly. If you have more suggestions, just leave a comment below or mail me at scottgflora@yandex.com.

Tips for lawn maintenance-

Plant in a careful manner-

Aeration improves nutrients, oxygen supply, and water movement. Prior to planting new grass, aerate the soil.

Thereafter, spread the seeds evenly and cover it with a light layer of soil. After spreading seeds, water the soil for healthy growth.

Add fertilizers-

Adding fertilizers will improve the nutrient quality of the soil. This action will promote healthy grass growth. Distribute the fertilizer evenly throughout the yard.

It is advisable to spread fertilizers from late September to early November and from April to early June.

Remove shrubs and weeds-

Shrubs and weeds can wreak havoc in your lush lawn. If left unattended, your lawn will soon become a weedy mess.

Therefore, remove weeds and shrubs as soon as possible.

You can use conventional methods to remove weed or seek professional help!

Mow regularly-

Overgrown grass makes a lawn appear unsightly. Therefore, it is very crucial to mow the lawn regularly.

Make sure to cut the grass one-third of its original height. You can call a professional lawn mower for help.

Water the lawn-

Watering helps in healthy grass growth. But how much is too much? It is important to water the lawn in a timed manner. Do not water in the afternoon.

It is advisable to water in the morning and in the evening. You can also deep water the lawn once every week instead of watering every single day!

4 Tips To Maintain A Healthy Lawn During Summer

Summer is right around the corner. Perhaps, some of you have already started with summer care regime. Well, don’t get too self-involved! Look around, your lawn might be crying for some help! The green turf will eventually turn brown if you fail to provide proper lawn care. Warmer months call for extra attention to your feeble lawn. Now, you can boast a lush lawn during summer season with few simple strategies. Read following tips to prevent baking your lawn in scorching summer heat:

  1. Water Much: Consistent watering is the ultimate key to a green lawn. Use a pipe hose or water sprinkles to water the grass every day. Either way, you can consider deep watering once or twice a week. The most appropriate time to water a lawn is 5 am in the morning. You can set the sprinklers for automated watering. Watering is a crucial step towards lawn maintenance.
  2. Keep Feeding: With proper nourishment, the grass will grow thick and dense green. Feed the lawn regularly with turf foods for proper growth and nourishment. Note that a well fed grass will overcrowd weeds and cool the soil to handle extreme heat. Therefore, don’t stop and keep feeding until rain arrives.
  3. Don’t cut the grass too short: Mow high to allow the grass grow longer. Grass with longer roots will have enough reach to get moisture on hot summer days. Set the mower on highest settings and start mowing the lawn. Also as per standard law, the grass length should be around 2 to 2 1/2 inches long. You can also consult a professional for lawn mowing.
  4. Look for grubs: Grubs control will make your lawn healthy and free from dead patches. Grubs have a tendency to rob a lawn’s natural color and turn it into a brown dead land. Go for an effective grub control fertilizer and spread it evenly on the entire lawn.

These simple lawn care tips will help you have a lush lawn all summer.