Lush green lawns year-round can enhance the curb appeal of any home. However, maintaining your lawn like that isn’t an easy feat. It takes a lot of effort and effort on the homeowner’s part. You may have to invest several hours into watering, mowing, and de-weeding your lawn. However, keeping in mind a few essential things can help you maintain your yard quickly.
Here are five things that you should do to keep your residential lawn in the best condition.
Rake your lawn regularly
Rake your lawn regularly to remove any leaves and other debris in your lawn. It allows sunlight and oxygen to reach the grass properly. It also gives your lawn a well-maintained look. By letting the dirt and debris on your lawn for long, you invite brown patches and pest infestation to your lawn. Use a gentle rake to remove any leaves to clean your lawn when it is dry. Avoid raking when the lawn is wet, as you can pull out the grass too.
Aerate your lawn
Homeowners often water and de-weed their lawn to maintain it but completely ignore aeration. Aeration allows oxygen and fertilizers to penetrate the soil quickly to promote healthy grass growth. Again aeration should be done on dry ground to ensure minimal damage to your grass. You can find a variety of lawn aerators in the market to help you aerate the lawn. Choose one that best suits your grass and take help from a professional if you have trouble finding the right one.
Reseed bare patches
It is common to find bare patches of soil in your lawn by the time summer ends. To resolve this issue, reseed the patchy areas by the end of spring. Reseeding allows new grass to grow in that area and prevents weeds from taking over space. Add fertilizers to your lawn after reseeding to ensure that the new grow fully.
Cut Grass Short, But Not to Short
Homeowners often try to cut the grass as short as possible to increase the timeframe between the mowings. However, this practice can damage your lawn significantly. Cutting the grass too short leaves it vulnerable to pests, weeds, and other diseases. It also hampers root growth and can damage your entire lawn. Therefore always make sure that your grass is between two and a half to three inches high after mowing. Also, change the pattern of cutting regularly.
Water your lawn regularly
All your plants and trees on the lawn need regular watering. The same is true for your grass. The amount and the interval will depend upon the weather and the variety of grass on your lawn. You can ask experts at A1 Kevin’s Landscaping to help you time your lawn’s water needs. No matter what type of grass you have, the best time to water them is early morning, between 5 am to 10 am, to get the best results.
About A1 Kevin’s Landscaping
We have been serving the Delaware area for over 30 years. We specialize in residential and commercial landscaping and offer a broad range of services for all of your lawn care needs. So whether you want an aesthetically pleasing landscape in your lane, a safe space for your pets and kids, or a professional ground around a commercial area, we got you covered. Get a free quote by calling us at (302) 653-6246, leaving an email at info@a1kevinslandscaping.com, or filling out our online contact form.