How to Keep Your Lawn Green

It can be difficult for homeowners to keep their lawn lush and green, especially in the summer and fall. You can maintain a green lawn for the whole year if you know what steps to take. This article will give you advice on how to keep your lawn green all year.



Seasonal Aeration: Air It Out

Lawn care maintenance is not complete without aerating your lawn. This is an important and often overlooked step. Aerating your lawn regularly will keep it in great shape. Aeration encourages a stronger root system and allows more water and airflow through the soil to reach the grass roots. This promotes better fertilization. Aeration encourages grass growth that is stronger and more vigorous. Although it can be time-consuming and tedious, you should aerate at least 1 to 2 times per year.

Fill in the Blanks: Overseeding

Many homeowners add or seed sod to their lawns depending on where they live. You may not know what overseeding but overseeding can improve the density of your lawn by filling in any areas where grass growth is slow or absent. Fall and spring are good times to overseed your lawn, preferably after aeration. The soil isn't as stressed due to foot traffic, drought, pests, or other factors. If overseeding is your preferred method, ensure the area you oversee receives enough irrigation to sustain the new growth.

Correct Fertilizer Use: When and How

A lawn that is dead or has spots on it is not pretty. Many homeowners will fertilize their lawn if this happens. It is very different to fertilize a damaged lawn with green lawn fertilizer. You need to do more than simply spread fertilizer all over your lawn. Applying fertilizer to an already dying lawn or one that is unhealthy could actually worsen it. Even though fertilizer is a good idea, it can do more harm than good to an already fragile lawn. There are many different kinds of lawn fertilizers, including nitrogen, nitrogen plus inhibitors, phosphorous, micronutrient, etc. Each type of fertilizer has a specific purpose and must be used according to specific conditions. Your lawn can be helped or hurt depending on what fertilizer you use and how it's applied.

Clean Up After Fido

While we love our pets, constant use of your lawn for a bathroom can cause damage to your grass. Your pet won't be able to clean up after themselves, so the responsibility of cleaning up pet poop is on you. Pet waste can cause brown spots on your lawn. The best way to minimize the damage to your grass is to hose it down with water after the pet waste has been removed.

Go Green, Get a Pro

A well-kept lawn will add value to your property and the surrounding area. Maintaining your property and keeping it green takes knowledge and time. If you are unable to do it yourself or have limited time, we can help. Our staff is highly trained and skilled in taking care of all aspects of landscaping and lawn maintenance. We also do seasonal cleaning and mowing that will ensure your lawn looks great year-round.