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Tips for maintaining a beautiful lawn

By
Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Miller

 

Have you been fighting the battle of the weeds, brown patches, or sprawling clover?   Well, we will look at some lawn care strategies that will help revive your grass into a full, lush, green, weed-free lawn!  When real estate professionals talk about curb appeal, it starts with the lawn.  Now that spring is upon us and more people are heading out into the yard to tackle the issues left over from a long winter, I have decided to help you out with some tips to regain the health of your lawn.

1) Never cut the grass too short!  Leaving the grass longer protects the plant from the sun, keeps it strong and helps resist from weed and clover growth.  A thick lawn is the best defence against weeds.  Never cut the grass in extreme heat or water shortage as the short grass will burn and kill the plant.

2) When you cut the grass, do not rake or remove the clippings from the lawn.  The clipping help keep the moisture in the soil and add nutients back into the ground.

3) Water in the early morning or early evening to increase absorption into the soil and to avoid evaporation from the sun. 

4) Speaking of watering, remember to water well!  The water needs to penetrate the roots and when the lawn is watered well, you can expect the grass to bounce back.

5) Reseed the lawn every spring and add fertilizer or enriched soil to help out the process.

Following these helpful tips will ensure your grass grows into a full, lush, green lawn. 

For more information on buying or selling real estate in Burlington or Oakville, Ontario, or if you have questions about current market trends, mortgages or interest rate information, please visit me again on my website www.seansells.ca or call me at 905-220-9198 and I'd be glad to answer any questions to accommodate all of your real estate needs.

 

Tim Bradley
Contour Investment Properties - Jackson Hole, WY
Commercial Real Estate Expert in Jackson Hole, WY

Wow, I was afraid this post was going to be another plug for painting your grass green instead of applying water and using common sense. I read a few of those some months back and couldn't believe it. And you're right on about cutting it taller - promotes deeper roots and holds the moisture in the soil.

May 14, 2009 03:17 AM
Terry Chenier
Homelife Glenayre Realty - Mission, BC

Sean,

We're back to that season. We have water restrictions already; twice a week, so I keep it longer.

May 14, 2009 03:47 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Great ideas, mine needs mowing twice a week already, it's like a jungle...thanks!

May 26, 2009 05:00 PM
Sean Kavanagh
Century 21 Miller - Burlington, ON

Glad you all found the info useful.  I've got to run out now and re-seed as the reports call for 2 days of rain!  Thanks to you all for your comments.

May 27, 2009 01:34 AM
Tanya Venable
Orlando, FL
SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant

Sean, great blog. Very informative, thanks for posting!

Jul 01, 2009 11:25 AM