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While some soil aeration and fertilization is recommended for the entire period between the beginning of spring and the middle of fall, the best time to prepare for soil treatment for the following year is around the end of fall, when the soil is not frozen yet, but the plants have entered their dormancy phase. Here are some of the things that are best done in fall: Aeration and turning – if you have grass in your garden, fall is the best time to aerate your lawn by poking holes into the soil to make it looser and to facilitate the access of nutrients to the roots. If you have a garden, fall is the best time for turning the soil around – the process will increase fertility and will reduce the amount of weeds as well; Fertilization – fall is also the best time for fertilizing your lawn as well as your garden soil. Whether you use manure, compost, organic and synthetic fertilizer products, add your fertilizer while the soil is still warm, but your plants have already gone to sleep ...

Fertilization is among the most important lawn care tasks and also one that very few lawn owners do correctly – some neglect it completely, others overdo it. The process is linked to the growth phases of your grass as well as to its nutrient needs, so here are a few tips to do it right: Pick the correct time – the best time to start fertilization is in spring, when the temperature of the soil reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit (that is when the lilacs begin to blossom and when you see the first new leaves of grass appear, in most regions around the middle of April). The process should be repeated at regular intervals all the way through October; Use a slow-release, preferable organic fertilizer – the best choice is either compost or a product that contains 20% nitrogen, 5% phosphate and 10% potassium. Choosing a slow-release product will allow you to extend the intervals between two fertilization sessions to about 8 weeks; Make the last meals richer – your grass keep growing in fall, ...

You are probably working hard to keep your lawn healthy and beautiful and your work probably includes tasks related to lawn fertilization as well. To be able to get the desired results, there are two major types of fertilizers that you can use: synthetic substances and organic fertilizers. While both are efficient, most experts agree that using organic fertilizers is the better option. Here is why: An environmentally safe choice in lawn care products – organic fertilizers are safe for your lawn as well as for the wildlife and the surroundings of your lawn. If you use organic products, you don’t have to worry about adding chemicals that are not good for the natural waters, for the other plant species in your area or for your pets and the other members of your household. Organic products are also 100% biodegradable; Slow-release fertilizers for strong, healthy and resistant roots – organic products release their nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous content slowly, at the pace required...

Having access to enough water is essential for any grass variety, even for drought tolerant grass species . However, dry spells usually come with official water usage restrictions – even though watering through your sprinkles might seem like the perfect and the simplest solution, it is not always an option. Fortunately, grass is clever and most species go dormant during hot, dry periods to be able to survive in periods when water is scarce and you can also help your grass. Here are some techniques to help your grass during drought:   Adjust the mowing height – leaving your grass longer during droughty periods is a good method to retain more moisture in the soil. Make sure that the blades of your mower are very sharp and aim for the height of about 2.5-3 inches;   Water when it is necessary and pick the right time of the day – irrigate only when your grass starts to wilt (when you see that your grass leaves are folded into two) and only in the morning, preferable befor...

Your grass as well as the soil that it grows in need to be able to breathe, but on most turfs, the soil will sooner or later become hard and unable to let air in and that can kill the grass, too. Aeration is the name of the procedure used for decompacting your soil by poking holes into it at certain distances.   Every lawn needs to be aerated, regardless of the composition of the soil – watering and traffic will eventually lead to compaction anyway. The best period for aeration depends on the type of grass that you have – for warm-season grass, the best time for aeration is spring, right after the soil has thawed, while for cool-season grasses, fall is the ideal period.   The best way to aerate your lawn is to rent an aeration equipment from a garden store – the manual tool consists of a handle attached to a roller with spikes that will poke holes of about two or three inches deep. To make the process easier, you can water the lawn the day before you aerate it, but be car...

The success of your Colorado lawn depends on many factors, the grass variety that you choose being essential. Your lawn needs to meet lots of requirements – here are some aspects to consider when picking your grass variety: The climate and the altitude – Colorado is a huge state with several climate zones, some hot and dry, others wet and cold and some extremely capricious. The best type of drought tolerant grass for you is a variety that can stand up to the specific climate and altitude where you will start your lawn; The traffic that your lawn will need to stand up to – if your lawn serves mainly aesthetic purposes, you can use a more fragile variety, but if your grass will be stepped on and used for playing frequently, you will need the sturdiest type available; Maintenance – the amount of time that you can spend caring for your lawn is also an important factor that you need to take into consideration. If you are willing to mow your lawn every couple of weeks and you can ensur...

If your lawn has lost its beauty because dry patches keep appearing one after the other, one of the best ways to cure your turf is by adding the right type of fertilizer. Many things can kill your lawn, the principle causes being incorrect lawn care, fungal infestations and burning by animal urine, but they can all be remedied if you serve your grass proper food. Here are some tips how to revive your dead lawn: Remove the dead leaves – dead grass leaves will not come back to life, but if the roots still have life, your turf will recover. To make that easier, try to eliminate all the dead grass from the affected area, Use an organic fertilizer – the best type to use is compost, either made by you, using the organic waste from your household or bought from a garden store. Apply a generous amount of the fertilizer in the affected area to treat grass for dog urine – don’t worry, organic products and compost release their nutrient content slowly, so you will not harm your lawn by givin...

If you have dead patches on your lawn, you are surely desperate to find the right solution to bring your grass back to life. Fortunately, all you will need for resuscitating your lawn is some grass seeds, some organic lawn care products such as a liquid organic fertilizer, water and a little perseverance. Here is how to do it: Clean the affected area – mow the lawn in the affected spot with the mower at the lowest setting, then remove all the clippings and rake the area, too. If you consider that the soil is too hard, decompact it by poking a few holes in the ground. If you are faced with large areas of dead lawn, you can rent an aerator tool to make the task easier; Spread your seeds – apply your new seeds according to the instructions, then rake them in; Apply a fertilizer – spread some sort of lawn starter fertilizer, preferably an organic product or compost; Protect the area – cover the freshly seeded area with mulch or hay to protect the seeds from pests; Water the area – ...