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Your lawn is a living thing that requires careful maintenance through the entire year. It is possible with regular help to have a lush, full and green looking lawn. With the right feeding, watering and fertilizing schedule you can get the best looking lawn on your block.

The more effort and care that you put into your lawn, the better it will look. There are many solutions today that are healthy for your lawn and the environment to keep your lawn looking great and weed-free. A great lawn not only feels and looks great but it can actually improve your home’s curb appeal.

We are going to take a look at some of the basics of lawn care, from the best time to reseed to what the best mowing height adjustments are for each season.

Weed Care

If weeds get rooted in your lawn they can spread quickly and be a tough problem to tackle. Making a preemptive strike in the early spring to kill any seeds that have lasted through the winter is a great step. Close monitoring of your lawn will help you spot potential problems. For the tough weeds like Dandelion or Broadleaf you can also use a herbicide in the fall to prevent any seeds from taking hold before the frost. If you are just seeing a few plants here and there you can remove them by hand, making sure to pull the whole root out. It’s important to consider the products you use on your lawn, as some can be harmful. Using harmful products can not only damage your lawn but also pose health risks to you and your family. For instance, there have been numerous concerns and legal actions, such as the Roundup weed killer lawsuit, highlighting the potential dangers associated with certain herbicides. Opting for safer, eco-friendly alternatives can help maintain a beautiful lawn while ensuring the safety and well-being of your household.

Mowing & Watering

The spring is a time of accelerated growth for your lawn. You can safely cut your lawn every 5-6 days. During the spring it is a good idea to only cut down about ⅓ of the blade to allow your young grass to fill out properly.

The summer heat can be brutal for your grass. Don’t cut it down too much or too often as it can get burnt and die from the sun’s heat. Weekly watering in the early morning hours can be enough for your summer lawn if you have had regular precipitation.

For the last cut of the season in the fall you should keep the length a bit shorter. Leaving it too long in the fall with thatch it can attract pests to nest there for the winter. Regular mowing and fertilizing in the fall can help protect your lawn through the harsh winter.

When you are mowing it is important to make sure that the blades of your lawnmower are sharp. You want a clean cut across your blades to encourage healthy regrowth. You should also change your mowing directional pattern each time that you mow.

Fertilize & Seed

The spring and fall are the prime times for seeding and fertilizing your lawn. Having fertilizer for your lawn can make the difference when it comes to grass survival. Many other living things are living off the soil’s nutrients. Fertilizing it ensures that the grass can get enough of it. Fall “overseeding” can be done to increase the chances of surviving growth through the winter. This will thicken up your lawn to a luxurious carpet in the spring when the weather is wetter and the growth is accelerated.

Fertilizer is a vital part of a healthy and beautiful lawn. Your grass needs the proper levels of nutrients and minerals as any other living thing. Using a fast-release nitrogen rich fertilizer in the spring can stimulate new growth and strengthen your lawn. In the fall, you will want to switch to a slow-release formula that will guard your lawn and seeds through the months of cold.

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Every homeowner has their fill of home decoration issues. But aside from keeping their interiors spic and span, they also need to look outside and ensure that their homes are kept presentable to the eye of any passerby.

And while you can bet that the choice of paint as well as the design of your roofing are essential in keeping you home attractive, you also have to focus on how to keep your front lawn neat and tidy. For sure, mowing the grass when it has become too tall is not the half of it. A great deal of lawn maintenance is done through these five basic steps.

Know the Type of Soil

Depending on the grass, you will need to determine what type of soil to use in order to keep your grass well-maintained. Soil analysis helps you in this respect. Using a variety of methods, you can identify the pH levels of the soil as well as its acidity to grow a healthy lawn.

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In such cases where you have to improve the soil in your front yard, you should be able to the process itself as well as the best conditions to do the project.

Install Effective Irrigation

The summer season and hot weather in general can leave a very nasty pall on certain grass types. For this reason, having a sprinkler system does the job of keeping your lawn hydrated and providing them with the needed nourishment to survive intense heat waves. There are gardening devices available that can help you maintain your lawn or garden even when you are not around for a couple of days. If you want to know more about this, read on Occupy The Farm gardening advice and tips. Bill Allen, an expert gardener, gives the best information online about the topic.

Effective irrigation systems provide a plethora of benefits and organic lawn care. They can save you time and money and, more importantly, protect your lawn from a host of environmental factors. To make your lawn lush and green all year round, you might need the service of a lawn irrigation contractor.

Cutting at the Right Length

Freshly cut grass does smell great, especially when the rains come right after you snipped the last blade. Then again, cutting grass too short can render your lawn vulnerable to the elements. So, as much as possible, cut the grass at the right length and avoid scalping your lawn.

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Choose the Right Mower

And speaking of cutting grass, the choice of a lawnmower is a crucial and at the same time difficult task. For this, you will need to have the right technical know-how to be able to select the right machine to do the job of keeping your lawn presentable.

For starters, you might as well consider mowers that are fuel efficient. At the same time, you might need to select a brand or store where spare parts are readily accessible in case your mower breaks down. Finally, equipping your mower with the right blade is also an important consideration. Mower blades should be sharp enough to produce the best results.

Get Help

Not sure about the right way to care for your lawn? Well, it’s better said than done most of the time, but it will come to a point that you need professionals to beautify and give life to your front lawn. Whether its landscaping or installing a sprinkler system, you can get these services from contractors who are skilled in lawn maintenance.