subject: Caring For Your Lawn - The Dos And Don'ts [print this page] "It is important to take care of your lawn especially during the summer so that you can enjoy the season. Below are some of the most common lawn care mistakes:
Removing grass clippings after mowing is a mistake. These are a good source of nutrients for your soil. Instead of removing them, just allow them to wilt and rot. This is natural mulch for your lawn.
Planting grass or plant types that are unsuitable for the agronomic region is another. Ask the opinion of a lawn care expert in your area. Familiarize yourself to the different types of grass and plants that will thrive with your area's average temperature and soil type.
Fertilizing your lawn at the incorrect time of the year and at the incorrect frequency can seriously damage your lawn. Try to study more about these things so that you will know when time and what the best rate for your type of grass to produce maximum results.
Fertilizer is applied the wrong way. While it may be a great source of nutrients, fertilizer cannot help your driveway, sidewalk, or street. Always keep it's application on the right target so that the nutrients are not wasted.
Incorrect usage of do-it-yourself instructions on a lawn problem. If you are not an expert, you can misdiagnose a problem at times. Consult a lawn care specialist who can provide the right solution for the right problem.
Seeding the lawn at the wrong season. Don't be so excited to seed new grass to thicken up your lawn. Seeding is usually done in the fall when the grass is going to be dormant for the winter.
A string trimmer that is brought way too close to the base of the tree can actually kill the tree over time. When wielding a string trimmer, stay away from trees and shrubs.
Using too much or too little water on your lawn can damage it. Over watering your lawn is to be avoided as well as using too little water. Water your lawn once a week - this is the SOP. Lawns require a minimum of an inch of water per week. An inch of water is achieved in about 30 minutes of slow and steady sprinkling. Ensure that you water it early in the morning to maximize the moisture in your lawn. Avoid watering it when the sun is at its brightest since you will just be wasting water as it evaporates quickly.
Mowing too low to reduce the number of times you do it in a period of time will damage the grass. This can put the lawn into shock and allow weeds and insects to take over. Sharpen the mower blade. Otherwise, it would require more gasoline to power the mower.
