Spring has sprung! Of
course, living in Utah, we can never be 100% sure that one last snowstorm will
sneak up on us, but for all intents and purposes, we are on the eve of a summer
of outdoor fun and adventure. One of the
first steps to segue into spring and summer is by taking care of your lawn,
which may or may not have been as battered as normal due to our mild winter.
When caring for your lawn, it's important take the
appropriate steps to make sure that it is healthy, green, and beautiful. Follow the basic steps below to ensure that
your lawn is ready for summer barbecues, flag football games, and more.
1. Follow
the One-Third Rule – NEVER cut your grass more than one-third of its current
height. Taking more than that one-third
is traumatizing on the grass plant and will lead to unhealthy, dying grass that
is hard to treat. If your lawn needs to
be cut by more than this one-third rule of thumb, you can do it in stages over
a few days.
2. Cut
Your Grass to the Highest Acceptable Height – By cutting your grass a little
longer, you are ensuring that it retains water more than if it were short. More retained water means greener grass. While a short lawn may hold some visual
appeal, your lawn will brown and the soil will quickly dry and lose crucial
nutrients.
3. Sharpen
Your Mower Blades – Unsharpened mower blades take a toll on your grass, as that
hack at the grass rather than cut it cleanly.
Grass that has been hacked at is damaged and more prone to not growing
healthily. Blades can be easily
sharpened, and should be sharpened at least twice a season.
4. Fertilize
– Fertilizing your lawn ensures that your grass is given the appropriate
nutrients to stay healthy and green.
Fertilizer is readily available at any home and garden center, and is
easily applied to your lawn. It's best
practice to treat your lawn with fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to keep it looking
beautiful and green.
5. Treat
Weeds and Disease – If you have some unsightly brown spots or dandelions, you
may have a problem with your lawn.
Insects, disease, and weeds can undermine a dedicated lawn care
effort. There is treatment through
various products such as weed and feed, but the best course of action is to
consult a lawn care professional for further advice and treatment.
6. Watering
Your Lawn – Deep watering is When
watering, it's more effective to water every few days than for a little bit
every day. Having said that, you will
want to give your lawn at least 1 ½ inches of water a week. Make sure to water it in the mornings to make
sure the water doesn't quickly get burned off by the scintillating summer sun.
best.
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company that comes to you and services your equipment at your convenience. Our lawn mower repair service in Draper, Utah
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By: Kyson Crowell
