Revive

To keep your lawn healthy, you need to periodically fertilize it, pull out weeds, water it and mowing the grass. It is important to choose the right time for the first and the last mowing operations, in order to have a beautifully green lawn during the warm months, when you spend more time in your yard. The timing and frequency of lawn mowing is determined by its purpose, grass variety, soil characteristics, illumination and other growth conditions. The first lawn mowing is done when the grass has reached a height of 10 cm. This first trimming is actually a leveling operation that ensures a uniform aspect. As far as the trimming frequency is concerned, the lawn must be trimmed whenever its appearance becomes uneven. Most people do this operation once every two weeks. During autumn, you should gradually lower the base of the lawn mower, every time you trim the grass. If you leave the grass grow too tall during the winter months, you will only favor the invasion of field mice and othe...

If the grass in your yard turns brown in the winter, it is probably affected by a disease called snow mold. Snow mold develops in the cold season, in the presence or absence of snow, and, as it progresses, the lawn becomes brown and the diameter of the affected areas reaches 50 - 60 cm. Under humid conditions, the edges of the brown areas become pink-ish due to the spores of the fungus causing this disease. The lawn can be partially or totally destroyed. The favorable conditions for the development of this fungus are low temperatures (0-18 ° C), snow, long periods of rainy and frosty weather, shady or poorly drained areas, lawn left unmown over the winter or covered with leaves that prevent it from breathing. With the melting of snow, the spores are spread by drops of water, tools, animals and people who cross the lawn.  It may leave you asking How to make your grass green for Spring ?  The answer is feeding it the proper fertilizer in the fall so it is nourished at the roo...

To ensure that your yard will survive in the cold season, consider taking some measures in advance. Protect the alleys, fences and other exterior structures. Regardless the material they are made from (wood, stone or composite), exterior elements need your attention to remain in good shape during the winter. When it comes to decks, cobblestone pavements and fences, autumn is the ideal time to work on providing them some extra protection against low temperatures and moisture. Autumn is also a great time to check any other problems in your yard, such as sick trees, or rotten roots that may cause additional problems and damage during the cold season, if you take no action. Paint the wooden surfaces. The deck and other wooden surfaces and elements require annual maintenance. Applying a special paint will protect them from rot, mold and dirt, preventing degradation. Pay attention to your outdoor furniture. If possible, move the outdoor furniture indoors. However, if you must keep it out,...