Almost all the homeowners have the same goal and that is having a luscious, green vibrant lawn. As most homeowners live in urban environments, greenery is much needed around your house, especially if you have kids. Luscious lawns will not only be perfect for those who have kids, but homeowners who like holding grilling parties or just want to improve their curb appeal.
Mowing
The most important thing when you are maintaining your lawn is breaking out the lawnmower. In order for your yard to look stunning is to get it together and make sure that you are cutting it down to the perfect size. Even though it is a chore that needs to be done regularly and most people think it’s simple, there are a few things that you have to do to ensure perfection. Always make sure that the blades are sharp. Not having sharp blades will only pull and tear the grass which will leave you with a messy unpolished look. Another thing that you need to do is ensure that the mower blades are set to the highest setting. That is one of the most common things where people go wrong. Cutting your grass too short will not leave you with an amazing vibrantly green lawn. It will give it the look of having artificial grass, so make sure that you are setting it on a higher setting.
Watering
Even though a lot of people think that watering is super simple and all you need to do is pour water over your lawn and you are good to go. But finding the perfect amount of water so you’re not drowning your lawn or not watering enough is quite tricky. Most people don’t water their lawns correctly.
The first thing where most people go wrong is watering their lawns during the day, make sure that you are watering it in the early morning. Of course, you shouldn’t alter your sleep schedule and go out of your way to ensure that you are watering your lawn at the crack of dawn. Watering it early will ensure that all the moisture goes down into the soil and the roots are nice and watered before the sun hits.
As you are walking along your lawn you have to look for any signs of improper moisture. If you see that some of the areas are pooling or ones that are discoloured, make sure that you are adjusting the watering accordingly. Another thing that you need to have is a good-quality garden hose that will ensure equal watering. In most cases, a lawn will need to have 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Make sure that you are also considering the weather conditions in your location. If you live in a place where it is raining a lot you will want to adjust your watering accordingly and vice versa. Another thing to look out for is different plants that will need different amounts of water and attention.
Fertilisation
Something that people don’t really utilise is fertilising the lawns. No matter what season it is, you should always give your yard some sort of fertilisation. A fertilisation treatment will keep your lawn healthy and beautiful. There are many different ways you can go about this; you can use a natural fertiliser such as compost or store-bought ones. If your lawn has been through a stressful season, a fertilizer will give it all the needed nutrients and revitalise it.
Weeds
No matter how advanced you are, weeds are something that is going to infest any lawn. And we all know that weeds are unwanted no matter where they are. Depending on where you live, you might be faced with many different forms of weeds. There are also two subcategories of weeds, annual and perennial. Perennial weeds are the peskiest of them all because they thrive in all conditions, they are super hard to kill and they just keep coming back. One of the worst and hardest things is to identify those pesky, grassy weeds. They are truly the silent killers as they blend in so well with your grass. The best way you keep all the weeds away is to ensure that you are removing any weeds as well as keeping your lawn healthy and filled with nutrients. When your lawn is very stressed and not doing well it is most vulnerable to weeds. Every now and then, make sure that you are checking the lawn for any sneaky imposters.
Taking care of your lawn is one of the most magical things you will experience when you are a homeowner. With just a little help and guidance you will be able to have the most luscious lawn in the whole neighbourhood. After you get the hang of it, your yard will bring you much pride and happiness.
