A healthy lawn is a big job, and it doesn’t have to be unattainable. All homeowners can start with small sections instead of doing the entire lawn to keep the job manageable. Here are some helpful tips to achieve the best patio in your home.
Spring Lawn Care Tips
Prevent weed growth before it begins to occur
From this point on, it is best to prevent weeds from gaining a foothold in the lawn before they even develop. Use a pre-emergent herbicide to control crabgrass and kill weeds. Helps prevent the growth of its seeds in the lawn. The use of this product should be done in the spring season.
Attention:
When using lawn care treatments, read the label carefully and follow the instructions provided regarding the use of proper clothing, protective equipment, and safety precautions.
Cut high and as often as possible
Mowing the lawn too short may seem like the best way to save time and effort. The truth is, it can damage your lawn and allow weeds to take root. Maintaining grass height leads to a healthier lawn. The ideal cut is no more than a third of the blade of grass.
Be sure to sharpen the mower blade
A dull blade damages the turf and produces a jagged edge that makes the turf look brown. It is best to sharpen the mower blade or replace it with a new one when it is time.
Good to know:
The size of the lawn and the number of cuts will determine how often you need to sharpen the blade. Remember to assess the blade of grass after you cut it. If it’s tattered, it’s time to sharpen it.
Water the lawn every morning
The best time to water the lawn is early in the morning as the sun will help dry out the lawn. Don’t water it overnight which can lead to prolonged wetness, especially on the mower blade, which can lead to chances of disease. Water the lawn less but for a long period of time. Wetting the grass does not mean that you have already watered it. The water must be soaked into the grass so that the moisture reaches its roots.
feed your lawn
Have you ever wondered what to feed your lawn? You should consider Nitrogen, it is the most important nutrient for your lawn to consume. Consider a slow-release and fast-release fertilizer mix that will help the grass turn greener quickly and feed it. In the countries of the South, it is better to feed the lawn during spring and summer, while in the North, feeding should be in the autumn and spring season. Do not feed dormant grass as it cannot extract the nutrients.
Attention:
Do not feed in large quantities. If you put too much nitrogen in your grass, it will eventually burn it up. Read the instructions and follow the instructions.
Reseed some areas
If some parts of the grass are thin, seed the area. Do this during the fall season.
Attention:
Do not use an emergency preventative during the time you are reseeding. The seed will not grow.