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Lawn mowing is considered to be a tedious activity by many turf owners, but there is no way to skip the operation. To avoid the frustration of mowing your grass all the time without getting the expected results, here are some tips from the professionals about how to run your mower correctly:     Mow to the right height – cutting your grass too short will accelerate the process of soil drying, leaving your leaves exposed and unable to get the nutrients they need from the soil. Leaving the grass too long, on the other hand, will make the leaves too heavy and unable to stand up. The correct mowing height is usually between 2.5-3 inches, ideal for most types of grass.   Always use a clean and sharp blade – not sharpening the blades on your lawn mower is a mistake that you should avoid by all means. A blunt blade will not do a neat cut, ripping your leaves of grass and making them susceptible to illnesses.   The importance of using an organic lawn fertilizer ...

The activities necessary for ensuring that your loan is as beautiful as you want it to be can be classified into three categories: watering, mowing and fertilization. Here are some tips about how to ensure the best combination of the three operations:   The importance of watering at the right time of the day – watering your lawn serves the purpose of ensuring your grass gets humidity it needs when the air around becomes hot and the sun shines during the day. The ideal time for watering is in the morning, preferably before 10 o’clock, that way you can be sure that your leaves will have the water they need until the temperatures decrease in the evening and humidity increases.   The importance of mowing – to make the most of your grass, you need to ensure that the leaves are of the right height. Cutting your grass too short will damage the leaves and will accelerate the soil drying process, while leaving them too long we’ll result in a less than spectacular turf.  ...

If you have been struggling to have strong and green grass around your home, but your efforts don’t seem to be rewarded by success, one of the problems might be an inadequate lawn fertilization technique. Besides choosing the best lawn fertilizer – an organic lawn care product that releases nutrients over a longer period of time – you should also pay attention to applying your fertilizer at regular intervals. Here are some tips to do it right: Check the product label – the fertilizer that you buy will come with a label attached to it that contains all the important details pertaining to product composition and application instructions. Make sure to check the label and apply your product exactly as the instructions say.   The ideal frequency – in most regions, lawn fertilizers should be applied five or six times per season, at intervals distributed evenly. This means that the ideal interval is usually three to four weeks.   Apply the fertilizer correctly – you shoul...

  If you are the proud owner of a beautiful turf in your backyard or in front of your building and you have recently seen brown spots in grass do not despair – here are some tips about what might be the cause for the issue and how to solve it: What causes brown spots – the issue can be traced back to many causes, the most common ones being animal urine that burns the grass and bacterial or fungal infestations. If the spots are caused by some sort of infection, the issue is likely to spread so quick action is of the essence.   The first step should be removal – yellow or brown grass is dead grass that will not come back to life, therefore it needs to be removed. Take the time to remove every single leaf that has been affected, as well as some of the leaves around the affected area to make sure that the issue is contained.   Overwater and fertilize – the next step towards restoring the beauty of your turf is to reseed the area. Aerate the soil a bit, then sprin...

Picking an organic lawn fertilizer to feed your grass the nutrients it needs to grow strong and green is usually the best solution. Here are the benefits of using an organic product rather than a synthetic one: Easier absorption – organic fertilizers contain only the most important nutrients for your grass, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur. Organic organic lawn care formulations do not contain any harsh, synthetic chemicals, therefore they are easier for the microorganisms in the soil to breakdown the fertilizer and to make the nutrients available for the plants.   Safer for the environment and for everyone in your household – derived from plant and animal waste, organic fertilizers are safer to use around the home, an aspect that is very important and absolutely essential if you have children and pets.   Food for the microorganisms as well – organic fertilizers feed not only the grass, but also the microorganisms in your soil, ensuring that your ground is more fer...

If you are the proud and happy owner of a wonderful canine friend as well as of a lawn, you probably know already that the two are not necessarily compatible, dog urine being one of the worst enemies of grass. If all that playing and merriment on the grass has left your turf with brown spots, here are some efficient tips to treat grass for dog urine and to restore its green lushness:   Remove the affected leaves – the grass leaves affected by dog urine cannot be brought back to life, the only way to address the issue being by first removing the dead leaves and then moving on to the other steps of the resuscitation process. Take the time to remove even the last leave affected by the urine, then use your poker to aerate the soil a bit.   Sprinkle your seeds – the next step is to reseed the affected area. In this phase, you can proceed the way you usually do when you plant new grass, sprinkling the area with new seeds and then watering abundantly.   fertilize the ...

The secret to having a beautiful lawn lies in regular watering, mowing and fertilizing. If you have been paying attention only to the first two activities, here are some tips about how to give your lawn that extra help by supplying it with the right type of nourishment: Apply the right lawn care products – if you have ever taken a look at the inventories offered by garden stores, you probably know that grass fertilizers come in a very wide array. The two most common categories are synthetic and organic, the most important benefit of using an organic fertilizer being that these products release their nutrient contents slowly, providing nourishment for a longer time. If you are unsure what to choose, you can ask for advice from the organic fertilizer Denver area specialist in your local garden store.   Apply your fertilizer correctly – many people make the mistake of applying their lawn fertilizer without consulting the instructions first. Make sure to read the label paying ...

Having a lush, green turf around your home is a wonderful thing – your lawn will be a source of joy for your household as well as for guests and all that green vegetation will make you a proud homeowner. Here are some tips about how to make the most of the efforts that go into maintaining your lawn:   Choose the right grass variety – whatever climate zone you live in, there is a wide variety of grass species that work well in your area. Don’t pick just any variety, check the label on your seeds and talk to the specialists at the local garden store before you make a purchase.   Mow and water correctly – these two activities are absolutely essential for having a beautiful turf. Watering should always take place in the morning, before the summer heat settles in, that way you can ensure that your grass leaves will have the moisture they need during the day, until the air cools down and humidity levels rise in the evening. The right mowing technique is also important – make...