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Proper mowing, weeding and fertilization are the three secrets to a lush green lawn. Out of the three techniques, fertilization is the process that is probably the most complex, that needs careful evaluation of the lawn in terms of the dominant grass variety, the climate conditions and the times when the substance of choice is applied. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your lawn fertilization efforts by timing the process: Start in late spring – the best time to start fertilizing your lawn with an organic lawn care fertilizer is in April,usually during the second half of the month, when the temperature of the soil is above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. As fertilizers encourage the development of the leaves, applying the substance when the soil is still cold and the plants focus on strengthening their roots would result in weaker roots and weaker leaves as well; Apply fertilizer two more times during the growing season as well – fertilizing your lawn once around the middle of...

Brown patches on the lawn are among the most common lawn-related problems. Caused by the proliferation of fungi, the brown circles and patches appear and thrive in hot and moist environments, such as excessively watered lawns or after periods when the weather is rainy and hot at the same time. There are several methods and tricks that you can use to get rid of brown patches – here are some: Use a brown patch lawn treatment product – there are many suitable products available in garden stores. If the weather is dry and sunny, the products take about 4 weeks to cure your lawn; Use proper lawn mowing technique – mow early in the morning to allow the grass to dry properly until the humidity in the air rises in the evening. Don’t mow your grass too short, but don’t leave it too long either – both extremes can be harmful for your lawn – and remove the grass clippings from the lawn right after mowing to prevent trapped-in moisture from helping the fungus spread.  Use great lawn care ...

  Pet urine, especially the urine of dogs, is among the worst enemies of healthy grass, leaving brown spots in grass and hard to green up – a problem that is especially frustrating for proud pet owners who would like to reconcile their love for animals with their wish to have strong, healthy, green lawn. The reason why pet urine is harmful for lawns is the high contents of minerals and other elements found in the liquid. While nitrogen is an essential element for any plant, the excessive amount of nitrogen that the plants are bombarded with whenever pets leave their urine on the lawn is highly damaging. Pet urine contains high amounts of salts as well as substances that can change the pH of the soil – a process that inevitably kills the grass. Luckily, there are several solutions at the disposal of pet owners who want to have healthy lawns, too: Dogs can be trained to refrain from urinating on the lawn; The grass in the areas that are frequently visited by pets can be repla...

Lawn fertilization is an ongoing process that should start in spring, when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit, that is, when grass starts growing and lilacs start blooming. While many lawn owners still think that the best way to ensure that their lawn grows strong and beautiful quickly is to apply the fertilizer first thing in spring, when the snow has just melted and nature starts to show the first signs of coming back to life. In fact, early fertilization can cause more harm than good. When the soil is just starting to warm up and the grass is starting to live again after long months of vegetative state, the plants first put all their energy into strengthening and growing roots to prepare for themselves a strong base that can survive whatever weather will come along during the upcoming year. If you add fertilizer in this early stage of development, you will divert the plant’s energy from growing strong roots to growing leaves. Whether you choose synthetic fertilizer or...