Make that lawn greener
When it comes to keeping a green lawn, it really is easier than you might think. If you mow once a week and allow the cutting to stay in the lawn then it will help mulch the soil as well as provide the grass with nutrients and minerals that it needs to flourish.
When cutting the grass of your lawn it’s best to keep in mind the 1/3 rule. The 1/3 rule is best for the height with a shape blade. If you remove anymore than 1/3 of the grass-blade height it could damage and might even kill the grass blade, therefore leading to dead spots in the lawn that are unsightly.
If your lawn appears to have “dog-spotting” the best way to treat this is move the offending dog and spray the urine area spotting with a lot of water to break down the salt content in the urine that could kill grass. If it is dark green spots you are dealing with it could mean that there is a high level of nitrogen in the grass. The nitrogen in the urine is acting as a fertilizer in your lawn.
Weeds are another issue, and with the recent postings on weeds, the best way to get a handle on them is to get rid of the promptly when they appear. Either with a tool that has a sharp blade or with good ole’ elbow grease.
Keeping a healthy lawn isn’t difficult, and it can be achieved in one growing season alone. Simple changes can lead to a healthy, beautiful lawn that the whole neighborhood will envy.
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:34 pm
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