Your lawn's grass and weeds grow at different rates throughout the year. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, trimming once a week is common even though slow-growing lawns require mowing once every 10-14 days. In addition, adequately-watered grass is easier to cut than dried-out grass. You'll also need to control your lawn's weeds and soil fertility. Using this simple technique, you can have a gorgeous yard all year long! Let's explore three easy ways to maintain your lawn.
1. Use Rainwater If You Need to Water Your Lawn
More often than not, regular precipitation will keep your grass lush and green. Using your own water for your lawn can be expensive, especially if you use treated tap water. However, if you insist on having a human hand water your lawn, collect rainwater in a bucket to irrigate your grass rather than using the hose. You can ask your local landscapers to use this water as they perform other routine maintenance tasks every other week. That way, you won't use up all your energy manually watering your own lawn.
2. Aerate Your Lawn
Maintaining lawn aeration is essential because lawns require both oxygen and water. Aeration involves punching holes in the soil to reduce compaction and allow air, water, and nutrients to reach far below the surface. For smaller areas, it's easier. According to Gardeningetc, you only have to use a garden fork by pushing it into the ground at intervals of 12 inches along the entire lawn. This technique is simple and affordable if you hire professionals to perform the work. You should especially consider this if your backyard area is large. A
professional landscaper
can use a machine to do the hard work on your lawn. The advantage is that aerated grass will be better at absorbing water than allowing it to run off.
3. Mow at the Appropriate Height
To maintain a beautiful look on your lawn any time of year, increase the trimming height of your lawnmower. The extended blades will prevent the lawn from drying out faster and better protect the roots. A professional landscaper recommends trimming your lawn every two to three weeks to keep it looking pretty, though the times can change if the rainfall is high. If you sign up for routine landscaping services from your local professional landscaper, you won't have to worry about remembering to mow your lawn yourself!
To have your lawn looking great all year long, hire a professional landscaper who will assist you with the plants and grass on your lawn. Additionally, you'll get more creative ideas and arrangements for your backyard when you see it properly tended to. We'll assist you with maintaining your yard so that it always looks lovely. We have the resources and tools needed to get the task done well. Call Platinum Property Care Inc. today and have your lawn well maintained and cared for.