How to Get a Healthy Lawn
Creating a beautiful lawn can increase your home's value and create a nice retreat for your family. By following just a few lawn maintenance basics as outlined in this article, you can have a healthy lawn. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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At the beginning of the spring season, utilize a weed killer that targets just weeds but does not kill grass. For environmental reasons, you should consider a spot weed killer rather than a whole lawn killer. Within 24 to 48 hours, spot killers will have done their job and you can move on to the next step.
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Using a seed spreader, spread grass seed over bare spots in your yard. A healthy and lush lawn will also help to choke out weeds.
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After spreading the seed, follow the watering directions on the seed carefully. This may call for watering your lawn twice a day until the grass seed establishes itself.
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Spread mulch around trees and flower beds each season or as needed. This discourages weed growth and adds a lovely touch of color to your lawn.
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After your grass seed has established itself and grass has begun growing, begin watering your lawn regularly. In hot climates or very sunny days, you may have to water more frequently to keep your lawn green. The best time to water is early morning or in the evening, when the weather is cooler and the sun is not at its highest point.
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Fertilize your lawn at the end of each growing season. This will help you to have a beautiful lawn for the next season. Some people fertilize in both the spring and fall, while others fertilize just in the fall. This will depend on the soil quality and the overall health of your lawn.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a timed sprinkler so that you don't over- or under-water.
Ensure that pets and children do not roam on the lawn after you have applied grass seed, weed killer or fertilizer.
