Did you know that now is the time for the first round of pre-emergent? Unfortunately, a green, lush lawn does not happen on its own. Follow the steps below on lawn and fertilizing tips and get yourself the green lawn all your neighbors will envy!
Step 1: Don't mow too low
Although it might seem natural to cut your lawn as short as possible, experts recommend letting it grow longer and mowing it more frequently. So, avoid the buzz cut.
Mowing a lawn too short puts stress on the grass and limits deep root growth, decreasing its ability to resist weeds, pests, and drought conditions.
Step 2: Fertilize to promote a healthy lawn
Lawn fertilizer promotes lush growth, strengthens roots and prevents invasive weeds and pests. There are many varieties of lawn fertilizer available, but the most common consists of these three key nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Nitrogen is the most important key nutrient for leafy growth, but too much can lead to excessive growth, yard burn, and discoloration.
*If you don't feel comfortable using a fertilizer, consider leaving grass clippings on your lawn after each mowing. They'll recycle some nitrogen back into your grass.
Step 3: Repair and maintain lawn
Common lawn problems include bare spots, dead patches, and areas infested by dandelions, crabgrass, and weeds.
Bare spots are the most noticeable lawn problem, but they can be repaired with a little patience and persistence.
Dead spots can form from a lack of water, concentrations of pet urine or fertilizer misuse. To repair these unsightly brown spots, remove dead grass down to the bare soil and apply grass seed.
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