Top Tips On Lawn Care

By Iva Cannon


The lawn makes up part of the curb appeal. As a home owner, it is always important to make sure that you apply the best lawn care methods that you can come across. Taking care of the yard requires a lot more than just regularly having it watered. There are different activities that must be performed in order to ensure that it is in top shape.

Always begin by feeding the yard. Yards are fed through the application of fertilizer. Once applied the fertilizer, will provide all the nutrients that are missing from the soil. It will therefore be important for you to first test this soil in order to establish what is missing.

Regular water application is also encouraged. When it comes to water application, you will need to set your sprinklers in such a way that they cover the entire yard. Watering should only happen in the morning. Doing this will help guarantee that the water will not be lost through evaporation.

Ensure the soil is properly aired. When the soil becomes compacted, it becomes hard for oxygen to be supplied to the roots. One of the ways in which soil becomes compacted is when there is too much traffic on your yard.

You need to make sure that your yard is level at all times. Level the yard will involve filling out all the ruts. In addition to the ruts, you also need to ensure that there are no low spots. Low spots are known to collect water which is bad for any yard.

Divide all your plants during the fall season. It is common for plants to become overcrowded in certain spots. You can solve this by dividing plants in all the areas that appear to be overcrowded. Replant the plants you have been able to divide.

Pick up all the fallen leaves. By picking up the leaves during the fall season, you make it easier to perform clean up, once the spring season arrives. Picking up the leaves and sticks is also a great way of ensuring that the heavy foliage does not suffocate the turf.

Home owners need to mow their yards on a regular basis. Mowing will however require that the blades first be sharpened. Sharp blades are able to cut the grass much more easily. Also, they will guarantee that the grass will not be damaged.

Some home owners may not have the time required to properly tend for their yards. As such, it becomes essential to locate a company that provides lawn maintenance services. Such a firm will be able to provide proper care for your yard and ensure that the turf is healthy and free from any diseases.

Choose a lawn maintenance company based on what you would like the firm to do for you. Make sure you agree on the costs as early as possible. In addition, it will be best to make certain that you have agreed on what this firm will be doing for you. This will also include agreeing on the number of times that the service will be offered in a week.




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