When you are ready to relax in your garden or lawn, you suddenly realize the importance of year round lawn care. A robust, healthy is not only a more comfortable place to relax with your friends, but it adds to the overall value of your home. The following are a few, easy pointers for maintaining a healthy, green lawn.
It is tempting to cut the grass very short so that you don't have to cut it as often. The problem is that it is not healthy for your grass to be cut too short. Mow your lawn leaving grass around 6-8 cm high. This ensures that you do not disturb the grass's root system. It allows the soil to better hold moisture and facilitates the growth of a deeper, stronger root system. Cut your grass only when it is dry. This will prevent you from accidentally cutting to close. It also helps the longevity of your lawnmower blades.
Take care of your lawnmower blades and make sure that they are sharp. Using blunt blades to cut your grass can damage the grass and hinder the growth of your lawn. Another good way to keep your lawn healthy is to leave mowed clippings on the lawn. This will contribute much needed nitrogen to the grass creating a healthier, greener lawn.
It is pointless to put a lot of work into your lawn if you fail to water it properly. There is more to watering your lawn than tossing out the sprinkler and forgetting about it. You must pay attention to the amount and distribution of water. To grow a healthy lawn you should aim to cover the entire lawn with approximately 2.5 cm of water. Use a range gauge or other container to collect water when you water your lawn to keep a check on the amount of water that has been distributed.
Continuing to water the lawn may result in over watering, which is just as harmful to the grass as not getting enough water. To ensure water is absorbed by the soil and roots and not evaporated by the sun, water very early in the morning. Early morning watering also seems to help keep your grass healthy and green.
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