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7 Basic Lawn Care Tips

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Real Estate Agent with Hellgeeks

A lawn plays a central role in increasing the curb appeal of your home. It is important to take care of it by fulfilling its cleaning and maintenance requirements on time. You must also be aware of some specific lawn care practices and their side effects on the health of human, plants, and animals.

Here are 7 basic lawn care tips mentioned to enlighten you.

 

Aeration

Aeration is a process which is used to enable water, nutrients, and oxygen to reach deeper into the roots to help them grow faster. Fall is generally considered to be the best season for aeration. It is also suggested to apply a thin layer of manure over the surface of the entire lawn later.

 

Natural Fertilizers

You must apply natural fertilizer to your lawn. As it contains carbohydrates, nutrients, enzymes, sea plants, it would help develop healthy and fast-growing roots.

On the contrary, if you start applying chemicals, it won’t only kill the organic mass of your soil but also impact the growth of plants and trees. So, the use of natural fertilizers is quite a smart move. However, it is important to apply them at the right time of the year.

 

Watering

When you water the plants and trees of your lawn, it is important to check how deep the water level is. Generally, the water depth should be 4 to 6 inches to ensure that it will penetrate into the roots.

 

Overseeding

It is an important tip to follow to turn the thin grass of your lawn into a thick one. The best time to carry out this process is usually after the aeration.

This way, the seeds would be able to come in contact with the soil. However, if you have warm season grasses, you must overseed it with a cool season grass to help make your lawn lush green in the winter season.

 

Topography

You must have certain knowledge and information regarding topography. It would help ensure that the shape of your lawn is natural which redirects the water away from your home.

It is a very helpful tip as it prevents the water accumulation which can further damage the roots and grass of your lawn. Moreover, you can also add wet plants in your lawn to improve its drainage system.

 

Mowing

Mowing must be performed to remove the one-third part of the total grass length. Also, you must know that mowing is more frequent in summer than winter.

It is also suggested to avoid the mowing when the grass of your lawn is wet as it can damage the growth of seeds and plants.

 

Top Dressing

It is the last yet most important tip which must be followed to improve the quality of your lawn soil. It would also help you get the consistency and right materials for your lawn. Since this blogpost explains the practice and results of some really effective tips, you must follow it properly to get a lush and healthy looking lawn.

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Asad Malik there's nothing more appealing with accenting a  home than a plush green lawn with no flaws....I strive for that every year....

Apr 17, 2019 03:10 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Very important lawncare tips! Thanks for sharing!

You must have certain knowledge and information regarding topography. It would help ensure that the shape of your lawn is natural which redirects the water away from your home. It is a very helpful tip as it prevents the water accumulation which can further damage the roots and grass of your lawn. Moreover, you can also add wet plants in your lawn to improve its drainage system.

Apr 17, 2019 03:45 AM