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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.

Warmer afternoons and longer evenings signify that better weather is definitely on the way, making it the perfect time to start prepping your garden for spring! After a long harsh winter, make sure to use this checklist to get your garden back on track:

Tidying and repairing

Harsh weather and biting winds can have a damaging impact on your garden, especially with things like fences, wooden furniture and plant pots. Spend a few hours tackling the worst of the damage, giving the garden a general tidy and making those all-important repairs.

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Wooden fences and furniture will benefit from some much-needed TLC and the dry conditions make this an ideal time to treat wood in preparation for the year ahead. It can be tempting to use one treatment product for everything in the garden; however, you’ll see much better results if you use specifically designed products like the wood sealers at Home Depot.

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Plants and vegetables

April is the time of year to begin moving plants from the warm greenhouse to the outdoors. You can also start growing new plants, including a selection of vegetables. Refer to a farmers almanac to ensure you are planting the right vegetables at the right time. Potatoes, onions, shallots and asparagus can all be planted at this time of the year, as can crops such as carrots, beetroot, cabbage, spinach and peas. To make sure your doing everything right, the Royal Horticultural Society is your best source for getting on-top of your garden duties, month by month.

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Get a head start on your lawn care to make sure you grow a lush, green lawn this spring. Try choosing grass seeds that are low-maintenance and don’t require much mowing, watering, or fertilizing.

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To prevent weeds taking advantage of the bettering conditions, spread mulch amongst bedding plants to prevent eruptions. You can also buy these products online from places like Compost Direct and have it delivered to your door to save time.

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Fountains and ponds

The increase in temperature means that pond covers can be removed and fixtures like pumps can be replaced, as the risk of water freezing decreases. To minimise blockages in the future, ensure that pumps are given a thorough cleaning, if this wasn’t carried out when they were removed pre-winter. Use a stiff brush to remove a build of dead leaves and general debris as part of your April checklist.

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This is also a good time to clean birdbaths. Again, use a stiff brush – or a powerful jet wash if you own one – to blast off dirt and grime.

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