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Lawn Fertilization
Fertilization
Fertilization is important for healthy growth of your lawn grass, but just as in case of watering; too much use is not recommended. You need to make use of balanced fertilizer mix which can supply the turf with nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Use of fertilizers with balanced elements can help in the development of thick and healthy grass that has a higher resistance towards diseases producing pathogens.
You can go for both liquid as well as granular type fertilizers, though liquid type fertilizers can be the more effective of the two as they can be easily absorbed by the plants. Different grasses have different needs, so make sure to consult a specialist before application.
Though fertilizers are important for healthy grass growth, excessive use can lead to certain undesirable effects. For instance, using fertilizers in more than required quantities can over-stimulate growth making the grass vulnerable to dry conditions. It can also make the grass catch diseases by reducing resistance.
Removing Weeds
Weeds are an unfortunate reality of any lawn, unless the lawn is extremely well- maintained. Common weeds that can attack our lawns are Bentgrass, Bermuda Grass , Crabgrass, Dandelions, Ground Ivy, Moss and Mushrooms among others. The best way to deal with weeds is by spot treatment using herbicides. Spot treatment is more effective and is much safer than administrating the herbicide to all areas. It is important not to mow or water the lawn immediately after the herbicide application. You can also go for organic lawn care to control weeds.
Preventing your Lawn from Diseases
Proper mowing, aeration, drainage, irrigation, and fertilization can help your truf grass stay healthy and free from diseases. In addition as a preventive measure, you can make use of PENETRANT FUNGICIDES that stop the growth of pathogens.
If your lawn gets infected irrespective of these precautions, try and consult an expert immediately as lawn diseases can cause serious damage to your lawn if not treated properly.
Irrigation Maintenance
If you make use of sprinklers to irrigate your lawn, make sure you check up on their condition on a regular basis. Improper sprinkler maintenance can cause wastage of water at the same time leading to over watering some areas of your lawn causing damage. Same is the case with drip irrigation or any other form of irrigation system. Automatic irrigations systems also need to be monitored on a regular basis.
Aerating
You need to aerate your lawn at least 2 to 3 times a year in order to ensure healthy grown of the grass. This is important especially in those situations when your lawn is getting used heavily causing the turf to look thin.
Aeration involves removal of small soil cores thereby allowing enough room for water and fertilizers to enter the grass and to aid root development. Aeration can be done using core aerators which are more effective in comparison to other types. You can also go for aerating manually using hand aerators.
Leaf Removal
Often landscapers do not give this much level of importance but leaf removal is crucial to ensure healthy grass growth. Unattended leaves can cause damage to your grass by increasing the soil ph level. This is because of the high levels of acid content that leaves tend to have. In addition abundance of wet leaves can cause suffocation to the grass thereby killing large parts of the lawn.
To avoid these problems make sure the lawn is free of dry leaves. One way of achieving this is by regular mowing of the lawn.
By following the tips mentioned above you can ensure that your lawn is healthy and looks attractive at all times.
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