It takes a lot of time and effort to get the perfect lawn but if you are prepared to put the work in you can enjoy a beautify lawn as seen in the glossy mags.
First up is mowing. To get a professional look you need to be mowing the lawn every week. If there hasn't been much rain fall you will need to water the grass. If you don't the lawn could start to look stressed which will result in the appearance of your turf.
You should apply fertiliser to feed and nourish your lawn. Remember when the grass is cut frequently you are cutting its source of food so you need to replace this with fertiliser. If your lawn has weeds or moss there are plenty of products available which are safe to your grass. Some are liquid and others come in granular form. It tends to take about 2 weeks for the moss to die completely.
Lawn scarification is the removal of moss. It also trims grass shoots and roots and is encouraging for a denser and healthier lawn. This can be done manually with a rake or a powered machine for larger areas. Scarifying will also help prevent and reduce thatch build up in the lawn. If after doing all of the above you have some bare spots, now is the time to do some overseeding to recover these patches.
Most of us would love the look of a beautiful green grass but just don't have the time to do all the work. This is where lawn care companies come in. There will be one in your area and they do the lot for you. They come round and do each job at the right time of the year, mowing your lawn weekly, laying seeds, feeding the lawn, aeration, overseeding and more. You can tailor the company to do exactly how much or how little you want. If you can do 2 mows a month, just get the lawn care company to do the other two. This way you have the beautiful lawn to enjoy without spending ever weekend maintaining it.