6 Ways to a Lawn with Greener Grass

By: Jack Greenwood
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:23:28
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Greener grasses mean greener lawn. This is a fact. A lawn with bright green grasses will beautify the environment and add value to your home property. Here are 6 ways to turn your lawn grasses greener and let your neighbors envy you instead.

1. Sun tanning your grasses

Sunlight is important to any plants including grasses as it assists in the photosynthesis process. Let a look at your current lawn landscape. Is a significant portion of it being shaded by trees? In that case, trim the branches so that more of your lawn is exposed to sunlight. Wherever possible, get rid of the obstacles that prevent sunlight from reaching your lawn.

2. Water your lawn properly

Watering your lawn is essential but you have to do it at the right time and with the right amount. The best time to water your lawn is in the early morning when the sunlight is soft. Try to water your lawn evenly instead of patches by patches. If you have the budget, install a sprinkler system to automate the task for you.

3. Know your soil

The type of soil used in your lawn will affect how your grasses grow. Send a sample of soil to a lab for testing if you have not done so. The test result will tell you what type of soil you have (sandy, loamy or clay) as well as the pH level. Knowing the properties of your soil will help you determine the course of action necessary to improve the health of your lawn.

4. Mow your lawn regularly

Mowing on a regular basis will ensure that water and nutrients are able to reach the grass roots easily. At the same time, you do not want to cut too short such that the grasses do not have enough surface area for absorbing sunlight. You will have to experiment with the mowing height and clipping used to find the right combination that give the best results.

5. Control the thatches

It is inevitable that every lawn will have thatches growing in them. The important thing is to prevent them from taking over the grass. Remove any thatches that are more than half an inch high. Rake your lawn to clear any debris regularly, which can discourage the growth of thatches.

6. Curb the traffic on your lawn

If your lawn is in front of your house and facing the main source of traffic, make sure to designate a walking path to your doorstep. You do not want your visitors to walk all over your lawn whenever they visit you. If you have kids or pets that frequently play in your lawn, your lawn soil will become compacted over times and will prevent water and nutrients from reaching the roots. You can solve this by aerating the soil at least once a year.

To ensure your lawn produce greener grass than your neighbors, you have to put in the efforts to maintain your lawn and constantly seek ways to improve it. Try drafting a monthly maintenance schedule so that you can maintain your lawn with more efficiency. Consider allocating a lawn care budget to outsource some of the lawn care tasks to lawn care professionals and use the extra free time to relax in your lawn.

Jack Greenwood is the webmaster of GreenLawnCareTips.com which provide information on lawn care and simple fertilizing tips. Sign up for a free 7-part Green Lawn Care mini course at http://greenlawncaretips.com today.

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