To enjoy an emerald green lawn all summer long, here are some tips to follow:
Mow high. Put your lawn mower on a high setting, to leave the grass around 3 inches high. Taller blades provide more shade for your lawn’s root system, keeping it cooler, and results in deeper, stronger roots.
Deep, regular watering. Water consistently. Rather than shallow watering every day, water your lawn deeply once or twice a week. One to one-and-a-half inches of water a week will keep your lawn green.
Water early in the day. Five o’clock in the morning is the perfect time for watering your lawn. Program your irrigation systems to water early in the morning, so your lawn will have enough time to dry out during the day, thereby preventing fungal diseases.
Mower maintenance. Keep your mower blades sharp. Dull mower blades will tear your grass, leaving brown tips on the grass blades.
Apply fertilizer. The general rule of thumb landscaping contractors recommend is to fertilize your lawn every six weeks. However, you may find that this causes your lawn to grow too quickly, when using traditional fertilizers. A lower nitrogen content fertilizer between 10 and 14 will keep your lawn green while eliminating the fast growth. Consider using a mulching mower, as this naturally fertilizes the lawn by recycling the nutrients in the grass clippings back into the soil. Be sure you apply the fertilizer evenly and judiciously. Too much fertilizer can turn the turf brown.
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Awesome thanks Tom. My lawn will be a mean green fighting machine!