6 Steps to a Greener Lawn

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Does the grass always seem to be greener on the other side of the fence? You might be making some common mistakes that are hurting the overall quality and health of your lawn. Follow these easy tips in addition to using

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natural nutrients and water saving fertilizer, and your lawn the greenest one on the block in no time.

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Are You Making These Common Lawn Care Mistakes? What Not to Do, and How to Fix It If You Did

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1. Don’t Give Your Lawn a Daily Shower

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“It’s a common misconception that your lawn needs daily watering,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the

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. A deep soak rather than a surface-level one will help avoid instant evaporation that can occur during hot days, and decreases the chances of shallow root growth. “Following this practice means that you’ll save water in the long run, and your grass will strengthen with each deep soak,” she says.

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2. Don’t Wait Until Weeds Have Taken Over Your Lawn

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While there are plenty of products that can be used to get rid of weeds once they’ve decided to take up residence, a few preventative measures will end up saving you time (and an aching back) in the long run. “Weed prevention should not be approached with a quick-fix mindset,” Henriksen says. “Many ongoing lawn maintenance practices can help stop weed growth over the long haul.”

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3. Don’t Assume Fertilizers are “One-Size-Fits-All”

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“Regular and proper fertilization is essential to maintaining a healthy lawn, but be careful not to fall into the trap of adopting a cookie-cutter approach to your lawn care strategy,” Henriksen says. “Not all fertilizers are the same, and various factors can — and should — affect your selection, such as type of grass, season and soil.”

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4. Don’t Forget to Update Your Mower and Its Parts

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Thanks to modern technology, mowers are now powered by battery, fuel and electricity, and can be more customized to suit your grass. “Before buying, consider your yard’s size and terrain, and think about the machine’s power and how much physical effort you are willing to devote to mowing,” Henriksen says.

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If you can’t spring for a new mower, give your current model a little TLC by balancing and sharpening blades, changing spark plugs and air filters, and draining old fuel. “Equipment and parts that are past their prime create extra work and can damage the lawn,” she says.

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5. Don’t Take Too Much Off the Top

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“Many DIY mowers try and save time by taking a little extra off the top on weekly mows, hoping to avoid next week’s cut. Sadly, this shortcut doesn’t help, and in fact, it can be detrimental to the health of your lawn,” cautions Henriksen. Keep in mind the one-third rule: Grass plants attempt to balance their above and below ground growth, so the root systems are roughly equal to the mass of grass blades. Remove no more than one-third of the grass blade at any one time to help keep this balance.

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6. Don’t Forget to Frame the Beauty of Your Well-Manicured Lawn

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Once you have the lush lawn of your dreams, edge garden areas to provide the perfect finishing touch. “Use a trimmer for areas that are hard to reach with a mower or for spots that need a little extra attention,” Herniksen says. “Prune bushes so untended plants don’t steal attention from the well-cared-for lawn.”

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