The grass is greener on your side! There are roughly 6.2 million lawns spread across Canada. Canadians spend hours every month trying to get their grass healthy.
But a healthy lawn does not require so much time. You can have vibrant grass and moist soil before you know it as long as you follow a few essential steps.
When and how should you mow your grass? What types of fertilizer should you get? When should you call in landscapers or lawn experts for help?
Answer these questions and you can have the best lawn in your neighbourhood. Here is your quick guide.
Mow Your Grass Every Week
Mowing your grass will keep the grass at a uniform level. It will also help you remove weeds and pests that may harm your soil and grass.
Try to trim your grass in the morning so it stays moisturized and can absorb water throughout the day. Cut roughly one-third of the grass's height, as cutting lower can damage the roots.
Your mower will wear down over time. Buy a blade sharpener and sharpen your blades whenever they are dull or imprecise. Do not push the lawnmower down, as this can apply pressure to the blades and damage them.
Add Fertilizer
Fertilizing your lawn will promote leaf and grass growth. Buy high-quality fertilizer from a lawn store or a landscaping services company.
Consider a few factors when choosing lawn fertilizers. Read the ingredient labels and make sure the fertilizers have a good balance of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. If you don't have a lot of time to maintain your lawn, you should get granular fertilizers, which act faster than liquid fertilizers.
If you have a large garden or lawn, you should use a broadcast spreader. This type of spreader will push the fertilizer away from your spreader as you move it forward, letting you fertilize the edges of your lawn. If you have a small lawn, buy a drop spreader that will distribute fertilizer directly over your grass.
Test Your Soil
If you find grounds maintenance difficult or your methods are not working, you should test your soil. You can learn about the nutrients in your soil and adjust your methods so your grass has what it needs to grow.
Call a professional landscaping services company and ask them to test the soil outside. It may take a few days to get your results back, so be patient and continue your lawn maintenance methods. Get advice from professional landscapers about what you can do differently in the future.
Develop Your Healthy Lawn
A healthy lawn is within your reach. Make a weekly routine out of mowing your lawn. Never use blunt blades, and make sure that you are not cutting too much grass.
Start fertilizing your lawn after considering several types of fertilizer. Buy a product with a good balance of nutrients and use a spreader that will distribute it throughout your lawn. If your grass starts to die, you should get the soil tested and request help from a landscaping company.
Find a company experienced with lawns in your neighbourhood. Scott's Landscaping serves the Jerseyville area. Contact us today.
