Monday, December 5, 2011

Lawn Maintenance 101

By Wayne Lawman


Taking regular care of your lawn won't just add more beauty to your home but also help towards long term property maintenance. Giving attention to several details goes a good way in keeping your grass gorgeous and healthy.

Watering the turf is a very simple process and yields great results only when done correctly. Overwatering the plants may increase the chances of fungal growth and not providing enough water can kill the grass. It is usually recommended that the turf be watered first thing in the morning.

Watering also depends on the season as some plants grow faster in the summer while some in the winter. The water duty can also depend on the quantity of rain or heat received.

Fertilizers supply the most impressive results when they are organic and free of chemicals. Avoid using fertilizers with high concentrations of nitrogen as they can burn and create brown patches in the lawn. To keep pests like worms and bugs in check, use organic insecticides as they preserve the nutrition of the soil and do not kill the pests rather repel them.

Grass can be mowed as often as is needed. Avoid using blunt mowers as they may cause the grass to turn brown. Cutting is best done in the evening.

Lawn maintenance is a very important facet of property refurbishment which is highly seasonal. Spring is claimed to be the ideal time to fertilize and aerate your lawn as most plants experience highest growth in the months of summer. Installing automated water sprinkler systems are an excellent to make certain that your garden stays hydrated without being overwatered.

Whether or not you are considering simple property maintenance plans or a total property renovation, weed control is something that you shouldn't ignore. Summer is the best season to remove weeds.

Autumn is the ideal season to plant new seeds as the weather is cooler and comparatively fewer pests affect plants. Lawns do not require much maintenance during the winter as they're mostly quiescent. Watering your plants a few times a month should suffice in the especially cold winter months.




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