- The first step to lawn renovation is to build up new turf. Mow your lawn very low. Apply herbicide to the entire lawn. Let your lawn sit without watering or mowing for the herbicide to do its job for a few weeks. After the herbicide has worked its wonders, it's time to mow extremely low and then rake until you have half dirt and half dead grass in your rake piles. You will then spread grass seed, water and wait for a new turf to come in on your lawn. This can be time-consuming, but is well worth the work and effort.
- Framing a lawn is a great way to accent this part of your yard. You can use different methods for framing during a lawn renovation. Popular choices are boxwood edges, stone paths, flower beds or decorative lawn edging. Use your imagination. You don't have to stick to just straight lines. Set the plants and edging out to experiment and find out what works best for your landscape to create the best and most attractive frame.
- You can use different types of decorative foliage throughout your lawn to provide a nice contrast. Use fragrant flowers to draw attention to areas of relaxation and along the lawn frame. You can fill in areas that are difficult to grow grass with shade-loving flowers and herbs. Fill in the lawn with decorative foliage to offer a contrast and bring attention to this part of your yard.
- Lawn accessories are great for encouraging outdoor family activities or entertaining guests and family members. Consider the uses for your lawn when you do your renovation. You can add picnic tables, gazebos, lawn statues and solar lights to fit how you will utilize this part of your landscape.
