A green and beautiful lawn is what every homeowner strives for, but not everyone is successful at achieving it. This is majorly due unawareness of the right lawn care practices or things that actually ruin your lawn. Fret not, this blog aims to discuss the various ways you can put your yard in harm’s way without you even knowing it. Weeds- Let truth be told, nothing can beat the damage caused by weeds. Weeds in your turf can be daunting if you’re new to landscaping Simpsonville. It can be difficult to identify them from within the green grass blades. You can either hand pull them (only if you are successful at identifying them), or you can resort to products for weed removal. Look up online and select the most suitable product for your need. Strictly follow the instructions, or you may end up damaging the healthy grass in your effort to eliminate the weeds. Not watering properly- Watering is an important lawn care practice, its importance cannot be emphasized enough. However, your lawn is as good as your watering technique in that you must water the right amount, at the right time, which are 1-1.5 inches per week (could be heavy rain) and the early morning hours respectively. Overwatering your grass is the biggest blunder you can make as you may destroy the grass by causing drowning. It is wise to enlist professional help if you are uncertain about the exact amount of water your lawn requires. It is equally important to set up proper drainage in your yard to keep water from standing, which can attract an array of pests leading to another daunting challenge for you to overcome. Talking about watering, remember less is more (infrequent but deep watering), which will encourage your yard to have a deep and strong root system less prone to insects and diseases. Excessive pressure- Leaving furniture, toys as it is on your turf can wreak havoc on it, especially if you have just finished with watering. You must stay off your turf when it is wet (from watering or heavy rain). Huge foot traffic can cause soil compaction interfering with nutrients, air and water from reaching the grass roots thereby interrupting growth of grass. Aeration once a year is advised to reduce soil compaction. Make it a point to remove clutter from your yard to prevent soil compaction. Using a dull mower- Cutting grass with dull mower blades will only add to your problems. Keep your mower blades sharp and clean at all times to keep it from tearing the grass, thus leaving it more susceptible to diseases. Last, but not the least too much shade from large, overgrown trees or a tall fence on your property can restrict grass growth. Make sure your grass receives substantial amount of sunlight. The aforementioned tips will help amateur landscapers avoid massive mistakes associated with lawn care. Still if you feel like you need professional help, contact the acclaimed Curb Appeal Lawn Care in Simpsonville SC at 864-399-9185. Our end goal is to make a lawn look its absolute best by restoring it back to health.
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