When growing seasons is over do not forget about a few things you can do to make sure that you will have a great lawn when it returns. The following are a few tips for you to take care of your lawn while the lawn isn't growing...
Do you look over at the neighbor's lawn and wonder why their grass is so much greener than yours? There are many reasons your lawn has failed to achieve the splendid shade of green you desire. The following will help you have a nice lawn like your neighbor...
Few things disrupt your green lawn more than the unsightly weed, like crabgrass. Crabgrass looks a lot like standard grass, but it still sticks out like a sore thumb. In the fall crabgrass dies with the first hard frost, setting down thousands of seeds per plant for the following spring if left unchecked.
When it all comes down to it, whether you hire someone to fertilize your lawn or you do it yourself doesn’t matter. Regardless, it is vital to the health of your lawn that you add supplements to it. This provides your grass with the nutrients that it is lacking. This ensures that you see maximum growth and keep it healthy providing you with the best looking lawn.
In the winter weeds become dormant and their foliage turns tan. They like the warm temperatures of spring and summer so they can grow. Along with their not-so-pretty appearance, weeds are fierce competitors that will strongly compete with the turf for sunlight, nutrients, and moisture.
Early spring and fall are the most effective times to apply pre-emergent herbicides. They can be applied throughout the year and will still prevent new weeds that sprout; however, most weeds sprout during spring and fall. Annual weeds germinate from seeds in the spring, to fully bloom in the summer, before dying again in the winter.
Tired of the tedious and grueling work of maintaining your lawn? Does it seem no matter how hard you try, it still looks patchy and unkempt? The following are some common lawn-care mistakes that may be causing your woes.
Trying to keep your grass green and luscious can feel like an overwhelming task, especially during a hot, dry summer and as we transition into fall. And while it can be challenging, maintaining the perfect lawn is doable in every season with a little know-how. Tired of looking out at a dry lawn that has lost its luster?
If the curb appeal of your home or business is suffering because your lawn looks terrible then it helps to recognize lawn diseases and learn what to do for them. To identify lawn diseases, you must take a systematic approach and diagnose the problem.
Feeding your lawn differs depending on the time of year. To obtain the best performance from your lawn it is important to employ the appropriate management practices at the correct times of year. Fertilization does more to improve poor-quality turf or maintain good-quality turf than any other single management practice.