Everyone who owns a lawn wants it to look great. It is something people take a lot of pride in and in order to get that lush green and well-maintained look they do a lot of work or call in expert lawn professionals. How the lawn looks impacts how people feel when they approach the house, the property value, and how well you can use the lawn when you want to. In order to have a healthy and attractive lawn your neighbors will envy, you need a few basic tools, such as Haws watering cans or a larger watering system along with some easy tips to follow.
Do not mow the grass too short
Many lawn owners think the shorter the better for their lawn but this is really not the case. Cutting the lawn too short can actually lead to issues such as burning from the sun. You should aim to cut the grass to about one-third of the natural full length of the grass blades. You should also opt to leave the grass clippings on the lawn at least some of the time as they can help feed and protect the lawn. You should only do it once a week and try to avoid mowing in the same direction all the time. Also, avoid cutting when it is wet. For lawn edge repair you can use your Burgon & ball border fork and spade.
Tips on watering the lawn
Just as you use a Haws watering can or pot waterer to look after your pots and flowers, so you need to choose a way to water your lawn. Some people have a system installed, some might go out there with a hose. It is best to water early in the day before the sun gets too hot so the water does not evaporate. You should avoid overwatering your lawn and if it has rained recently you can skip watering that week.
Aerating is important
Lawn care experts at Heroes Lawn Care Hutto Texas says”Lawn aeration is a process of puncturing the soil with small holes that reduce soil compaction and aid vital elements, such as air and water, to enter the grassroots. This process helps the roots to grow deeply, which in turn produces a stronger and livelier healthy lawn.” With that said, either you or the lawn service you choose should ensure proper aerating is undertaken on your lawn
Scarification is like exfoliation!
Another thing you or your lawn service professional needs to include is the process of scarification. It is the act of removing unwanted things from the surface of the lawn like moss and decaying matter. You get rid of that layer to reach the healthy layer below. You have special tools to do it, or you can just put on your Burgon & Ball gardening gloves, grab a rake and do it that way. The reason you might want to choose to get a scarifier is that it is able to reach between grass blades without hurting them. Make sure before you start that you remove the moss, fungus, weeds and invasive plants that your lawn might have.
