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In order to develop well, your lawn needs good light, oxygen, essential nutrients and proper watering. Thanks to water, grass gains elasticity and can grow stronger against destructive elements such as insects, harsh weather, etc. Even drought tolerant grass needs proper watering.   While deep and abundant watering on a less frequent basis can do a lot to help your lawn preserve its green beauty, irrigating your lawn on a shallower, yet more frequent basis can have the opposite effect. Your lawn can benefit from about one inch of water per week. Watering your lawn should be done in such a way that it also reaches the plants’ roots.   Apparently, the best time of the day to water your lawn is very early in the morning, before sunrise. Watering in the evening can lead to the formation of fungi. And in case you water your lawn during the day, evaporation can happen, due to the hot sun.   You can water your lawn either manually, with the help of a hose, or automaticall...

In order to prevent brown spots in grass , one of the best practices to apply is to avoid watering it too often. The most recommended routine is that of watering your lawn every few days, and applying deep watering, i.e. about ½ inches for every watering session. Reducing thatch can be another good method to prevent brown spots from appearing on your lawn. And to do that, you should aerate your soil in the early fall or late summer periods. Not only do you get rid of excessive thatch, but also solve the issue of compacted soil, which may also influence the state of your lawn, causing it to dry prematurely.   And, of course, you should apply the right kind of organic fertilizer. Providing your lawn with the much needed nutrients all year round can help prevent brown patches and thus you can enjoy a beautiful and resistant lawn for many years to come.   In order to prevent grass from becoming dry too quickly during the drought season, it is important to mow the grass highe...

Every homeowner wants a perfectly green lawn. And that can be obtained by using a few tricks, and also by applying organic lawn care products. Soil compaction can be one of the reasons why your lawn may look less green. Removing dead grass and weeds can also make the application of organic lawn care fertilizers more efficient. Cutting grass at the right height is also essential for keeping your lawn healthy and nice-looking.   Iron is known to help a lawn get greener. At the same time, fertilizers which are rich in nitrogen can be very useful, especially organic ones with very slow release. For instance, bat guano is known for its high nitrogen content. Beneficial microbes are another essential ingredient for obtaining a green lawn.   Compost is another natural solution for making your lawn regain its beautiful green color. This should best be done at the beginning of spring. However, you should avoid making the compost layer too thick. Corn gluten meal can help you ge...

When applying soil treatment to your garden or your lawn , there are some pitfalls that you should avoid at all costs. Applying the wrong type of treatment can certainly do more harm than good. For instance, you should avoid watering your lawn too much.   Another mistake is applying too much fertilizer, and too often. And applying a treatment without any soil testing can actually be counterproductive. As a matter of fact, soil testing should be done at several different small areas throughout your field to get the best idea about the actual state of your soil and how it can be improved.   Soil sampling is a vital part of the whole process. It involves accuracy and an eye for detail. There are many mistakes that can be done during soil testing, too. And one of them is that of sampling at the wrong depth. In order to do this right, you can make use of machineries, or do the manual digging.   When you fail to properly clean the sampling tools, soil cross-contamination...

Keeping your lawn in a good condition is part of preserving the beauty and well-being of your living environment. And you can rely on the properties of a good quality organic fertilizer to help you better care for your lawn. The best types of natural fertilizers are rich in potassium (seaweed), phosphorus (bone meal) and nitrogen (feather meal).   Organic lawn care not only makes your lawn healthier and stronger, but also look its very best. The first step is to take a soil test. By doing that, you find out about the exact nutrients that are missing from your soil and, therefore, which substances you should add to it to make it more fertile.   Before applying the fertilizer, you should also pull out weeds, remove the dead plants and roots which get accumulated on the surface level (the so-called “thatch”) and thus enable your lawn’s soil to absorb the nutrients.   Composting may be another way in which you can contribute to the good health of your lawn. You can eit...

Brown patches on the lawn are considered a big nuisance by most homeowners. This phenomenon can happen not only to lawns which receive very little care, but also to those who get a lot of effort and attention from their owners. So, what causes these patches to appear, and what are the potential remedies?   Improper watering seems to be at the core of this problem. Thus, watering too much or too little can cause brown spots to appear on a lawn. If you water the lawn too little, this can lead to drought-resembling conditions, which certainly are very hard for the plants.   Incorrect mowing may also create the conditions for this undesirable situation. The rule of thumb is never to cut more than a third of the grass’s length. But if you cut your grass too short, this can also have a devastating effect on it, especially during the warmest months of the year.   The bad thing about brown patched lawns is the fact that they can lead to infestations with insects. There can...