Lawn Care and Maintenance Tips from Southern Care Lawns, Inc.
Article by Melissa Langley
For most people who are unfamiliar with the fundamentals of grass and lawn care, all grass to may look the same. So when in the process of creating that perfect outdoor living space in front of your house, you need to know, at least, the basics.
If you want a dark green lawn just like those you see in landscaping magazines, be sure to choose a well mixed home turf mix of fertilizers and plant food; and exercise some patience. The newly planted grass should soon take over and provide the look you are seeking in about 2 months.
The environment also plays a factor in choosing the type of grass for your lawn. What is the general climate of your place? What is the annual rainfall and moisture level? What is the annual summer and winter temperature? It is important to choose a variety of grass that is suited to your environment. Fortunately, there are drought resistant grasses, moisture loving grasses and many hybrid varieties, which make choosing a lot easier to achieve the perfect grass for a beautiful lawn.
Your lawn area is also an important factor. Is the entire lawn evenly exposed to sunlight? Which parts will often be under a shadow? There are specific types of grasses that can grow well in the shadows, while others are able to withstand almost constant sunlight. Look at your current lawn and plant accordingly.
After choosing the right type of grass for your lawn, the next step to take is gathering viable and useful information on how to maintain and take care of your lawn for the entire year. What fertilizers should you use? Can you apply pesticide? Will any surrounding tree or shrub affect your lawn’s growth? Southern Care Lawns, Inc., a lawn care company that services Tarpon Springs, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco, has a few horticultural tips.
(1) In cases of pests like centipedes, grub worms, and nematodes, make sure you avoid the use of nitrogen fertilizers upon the appearance of brown patches on your lawn. Nitrogen feeding can further stimulate fungal growth. Avoid watering the patch after applying fungicide or pesticide.
(2) Fertilizer application should be timed. Generally, fertilizers should be applied at the beginning of the season when the type of grass you have (cool or warm season) most actively grows. For cool season grasses, this is in fall and spring. For warm season grasses, the time is late spring.
(3) Surrounding trees and shrubs complete the whole look of your yard. Taking care of these surrounding plants is important so they won’t affect your grass. Tress and shrubs are generally low-maintenance. An occasional application of plant food in between season shifts should do the trick.
(4) How you mow your lawn matters. Mowing in the afternoon or in the hottest part of the day should be avoided because it adds stress to your lawn. Any time after a heavy rain, or even in the morning before the dew has been burned off by the sun, is a poor choice as well. The evening is the best time to mow the lawn. This is a common practice among commercial lawn mowers for stadiums and parks.
(5) Another useful horticultural tip is that, the best time to water your lawn is early morning, beginning anytime after midnight and before the clock hits 7:00 a.m. Many people assume that sunset or night time is the best time for watering the lawn, but researches have shown the opposite.
(6) Investing on lawn care specialist to assess or take care of your lawn can’t go wrong. It’s good to put your lawn in professional hands once in a while. These companies offer their services to both residential and commercial clients.
Southern Care Lawns, Inc.http://www.southerncarelawns.com/ (727) 810-2273P. O. Box 57Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
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