Mowing Lawns Properly

Do not make the mistake of forgetting to mow your lawn. Walk around your lawn and remove any plants which didn’t make it. Remove any debris under shrubbery. This will eliminate pests there. Document which plants were infected by disease. Also write down where the weeds grew the most. These will be the areas for you to concentrate on the most.

When you don’t mow, your lawn will have crabgrass and bald areas. Clip off the growing points of the grass so that the lawn will grow healthy in the Spring. When the weather is cooler, clip your grass close to the ground. During the fall, the grass stops growing; however, the roots do get deeper. During stressful conditions, like a drought or hot days, leave the blades of grass long.

Fertilize your lawn in Fall in order to prepare it for winter. The phosphorous, nitrogen, and potassium in the fertilizer will make the roots stronger. The second time you fertilize will be in October. This will keep the grass strong throughout the whole winter. Scotts’ Winterizing Fertilizer is a good product to use on lawns. You can use chemicals to prevent weeds; however, be careful with these products since they are poison.

Rake all the leaves that fall to the ground so that lawn and soil can get oxygen. Rake deeply to remove thatch, which is a layer of dead grass. Shredded leaves make a good food for your lawn.

Watering your lawn is more complicated than it sounds. It is possible to drown your plants, trees, and lawn. When you over water, the roots can’t absorb all the water. This will cause your roots to rot. It’s a lot of work; however, a beautiful lawn and yard is worth it.