Advertisement
As spring approaches, the gardeners and lawnmowers will emerge, eager to tend to their seedlings and lawns. You used to have a green thumb, or maybe you’re just now trying to have one.
Either way, you want to feel the joy of having a beautiful lawn like all your neighbors. But how do you start? You look out at your dry, browning grass, and you may think it’s a lost cause.
It’s not too late to learn what it takes to grow a greener lawn. Once you get to know your grass and adapt to a watering and fertilizing schedule, you’re on your way to earning the green thumb you’ve always wanted.
To learn how to have greener grass, use these top tips, and be ready to get your hands dirty.
- Get to Know Your Grass
When planting new grass seeds, it’s better to include two or more kinds of grass. This helps each species adapt to the soil and air environment a little easier.
But if you’re not planting new grass, it will be beneficial if you could do a little research on what kinds of grass might be growing in your yard.
Different types of grass can thrive under different types of care, so it helps to know what you’re dealing with.
- Water Needs
Unless you live in a rainy area that gets plenty of moisture and precipitation, you will likely need to get your grass on a watering schedule.
This schedule should be consistent, especially in the summer.
You should also work on watering more deeply rather than more often because it helps get the water down into the roots. It’s usually best to aim to water about half a foot into the soil.
It’s also better to water in the morning before the sun gets too hot, otherwise the water will evaporate before the grass can soak it up.
- Weed Techniques
Weeding your lawn doesn’t have to include chemicals. When you spot weeds, manually remove them from the root up. You can also use natural items like corn gluten meal to kill weeds and fertilize your lawn.
- Feed with Fertilizer
Fertilizer is another word for plant food that primarily supports root growth and strength.
Green grass should have a seasonal fertilizer schedule to maintain grass longevity throughout the year. Usually, you will use different fertilizers during each feeding season.
Make sure you prepare for 2021 with these extra tips, too.
- Mow the Right Way
How you mow your green lawn can affect how well your grass can grow. Try to never mow more than one-third of the blade off, and keep the grass height between two and three and a half inches.
You’ll likely have to mow more often, but you won’t have to clear grass clippings, and your lawn will benefit from the extra nutrients from the clippings.
Get a Greener Lawn
Having a greener lawn is just around the corner if you follow these tips for better lawn maintenance. All it takes is a schedule and a little extra effort, and your lawn will be looking greener in no time.
For more home maintenance and decor tips for your spring cleaning schedule, our website has everything you need.