LAWN CARE TIPS
Winter Feed Your Happy Lawn
After the long summer drought and an extraordinary exposure to the intensity of UV rays, many lawns haven’t returned to their normal shape so far. Either the colour of the grass, its thickness or just plain bald spots indicate that the turf needs help desperately.
Reseeding parts of the lawn right now may prove pointless; re-sodding is always a valid means to improve its health and looks but often appears out of context.
The most cost effective and least time consuming method is to apply a good quality WINTER fertilizer in late fall. It will protect your lawn during the winter season, releasing its nutrients early in the spring, leaving lots of time for early summer fertilization.
Your happy lawn will contribute to the air quality by producing oxygen and retains the soil on inclines that are subject to erosion and water runoff. It also better withstands wear and tear due to activities, heat, drought and weeds.Always
- Mow your lawn high.
- Leave your grass clippings on the lawn.
- Use mulching procedures if you can.
- Aerate your lawn before the onset of winter.
Call GREENGO for a free estimate on fertilization. It’s also time to ask about our fall leaves removal campaigns.
Spring Lawn Care Tips
Greengo says: "Here are a few tips to ensure a healthy lush lawn come summer."
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Rake Your lawn
On a sunny day when the grass is dry, rake your lawn to remove accumulated debris and dead grass. Raking will also separate the blades of grass that have matted or compressed by the weight of winter snow and help to prevent thatch.
Grass roots are fragile in spring. Be thorough but not too forceful.
- Check for Problem Areas
Check your lawn for bald spots, patches of moss and areas of grass compaction.
Suggestion: Aeration can help increase the amount of air and water reaching into the soil. This can strengthen roots and help prevent thatch. Rent an aerator and do it yourself or hire a lawn care specialist to do it for you.
Bald Spots Begone
After top-dressing your lawn, spot seed bald areas using a commercial seed mix. Apply the correct amount. More is not better! If the seed mix doesn’t contain fertilizer, apply a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer. A month after germination, apply a quick-release nitrogen fertilizer and repeat every month.
Suggestion: Consider a seed mix with compressed coconut shells. The shells swell when wet and retain water. When the shells turn light brown, it’s time to water again.
- Top-Dress Your Lawn
Top-dressing means applying a light layer of compost, sand or soil over your lawn to:- Improve soil quality and breathability
- Add organic matter
- Help with drainage
- Even out small bumps
- Stimulate new shoots.
- Relieve compaction, etc.
Suggestion: There is a lot more to top-dressing. We recommend that you read additional reference materials or hire a qualified contractor to do the job.
- Overseed Your Lawn
To encourage thick grass growth and discourage weeds, scatter grass seeds over your lawn by hand or using a seed slitter. Certified seeds or seed blends specifying germination rates and weed seed content may be best. Water lightly on a daily basis until the seeds germinate.
Don’t have the time or energy to care for your lawn?
Let Greengo do it for you.
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