If you are like most homeowners, you want a beautiful, green yard surrounding your property. Fortunately, with a little special attention to the area, you can have it. Below are a few lawn care do’s and don’ts you can implement this summer to create the landscape you’ve always wanted.

Do:

Mow Regularly.

Mowing consistently every week promotes the most healthy environment for growth.Though it may seem like more work you may actually save time by mowing each week as problems like an excess of thatch can really slow the process down. Extra thatch can also kill your grass if not properly removed. 

Treat regularly.

Proper lawn care is not complete without regular lawn applications. This provides your grass with essential protection from common weeds and builds a resistance from pests and other environmental stresses. The right applications will help your grass grow thick and green longer than expected through dry months. For best results, set up a program with Sharp Lawn to ensure the proper application in the correct amount is applied to your yard. This is the best and most cost effective way to keep your lawn looking great all year round. 

Don’t:

Cut the grass too short.

One of the biggest lawn care mistakes homeowners make is cutting their grass too short. When this occurs, the grass blades have less surface area for absorbing sunlight, which is required for them to absorb food from carbon dioxide and water. Going too short also increases the likelihood of damaging the grass and absorbing too much moisture from the soil.

Overwater.

It can be tricky to figure out the best watering schedule for your lawn. However, one thing holds true for most grass types and climate areas—mature lawns do not need watering every day. Actually, unless it is incredibly hot and dry out, your yard most likely only needs watering one day a week until the soil is saturated between four and six inches deep. Overdoing it will result in oxygen-starved roots, excess weeds, and wasted water. 

 

Don’t worry about being too busy to maintain your yard. The landscaping experts at Sharp Lawn can always help. For over 35 years, this family-owned and -operated business has provided high-quality lawn care services to the Lexington, KY, area. Their friendly and trained staff will tailor a maintenance plan uniquely suited to caring for your landscape. Call them today at (859) 253-6688 to schedule a consultation. You can also visit their website to learn more about their lawn treatment services and past work.