Spring is here, and it's time to truly make your landscape shine! After all, one of the joys in owning your own home is attending to and personalizing your own yard! Since the focal
point of most landscaping is the lawn (also one of the trickiest things to maintain), I'm including a special list of tips and tricks to help you whip your lawn into perfect shape. Giving special attention to the lawn
now will help to keep it healthy throughout the summer; I hope you find this list to be as helpful as I have!
Water = Green: Water is one ingredient that your lawn cannot live without, so make sure that you've got a great routine in place for keeping the lawn damp. If you have a good sprinkler
system installed, you're already a step ahead of the game! If not, make sure that you're reaching all areas of the lawn if watering by hand or by moveable sprinkler. Water in the evening or very early morning for
best results, but don't overdo it!
Know how to mow: Make sure your lawn mower has sharp blades; mowing with dull blades can tear the grass, altering its healthy appearance. Also, the more often you mow, the healthier your
grass will be! Mow the lawn at least once per week for optimal results.
Fertilize and vitalize: Invest in a good fertilizer and use it regularly for the thickest, greenest grass. Ever wonder why the fairways and greens on a golf course manage to look beautiful
throughout the year? Fertilizer is the key to the greens keeper's success. For the greenest grass possible, purchase a fertilizer with iron content.
Weed it out: Weeds are an obvious eyesore when it comes to the care of your lawn, and you've probably noticed how quickly they can grow. With a good fertilizer program in place, you'll
get a step ahead of weeds in no time. For the pesky, hardier plants, manage the growth with a little weed spray (or dig them out by hand for best results).
Don't get bugged: Lawn pests are not just annoying; they are bad for the grass. If you're properly watering, fertilizing, and mowing your lawn, but still have an insect or pest
problem, try aerating the lawn; this should help to eliminate the little buggers!
