Easy Lawn Care Tips To A Better Yard
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.
Sometimes, it is tempting to cut the grass very short. After all, this means you will not have to cut it as often. However, cutting your grass to short can be harmful to your lawn. It is best to cut the grass to around 6-8 cm. Cutting the grass lower prevents the soil from absorbing moisture as well, which in turn truncates the growth of the grass’s roots. For deep, healthy roots don’t cut the grass to short. You should also avoid cutting it when the grass is wet. Cutting wet grass can lead to close crop cutting and cause your lawnmower blades to become dull and rusty.
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 also important that you understand the appropriate way to water the grass. If you do not have a professionally installed sprinkler system, you must pay close attention to the amount and even distribution of water. Water until your lawn has been covered with about 2.5 cm of water. This is easy to measure placing a rain gauge or other small container on the lawn while watering. Once you reach 2.5 cm you no longer need to water.
This will help prevent over watering your lawn. Too much water can be just as damaging as too little water when it comes to your lawn and garden. The best time to water the lawn is early in the morning. Get the ground watered before you have to fight against evaporation caused by the sun. Early morning watering also seems to help you grow more robust, healthy grass.
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