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How To Take Care Of Your Lawn Organic Way – Keeping It Green And Healthy

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Your lawn needs adequate care to remain green and lustrous, your's should be worth envying. There are four seasons and every single lawn needs customized care in all the seasons. The way you care for your lawn in the winters would be a lot different than what you do in the spring. Again, Joe's lawn might need different care than Smith's. These are many who make the mistake of fertilizing the lawn throughout the year. It's not a healthy practice and there are ample reasons to justify. During the winters the nitrogen released from the fertilizers does not tend to enrich those grasses that use less water and nutrients. Instead, it will promote the growth of winter-season weeds. There are so many other things you need to know and this is why you must know proper lawn care.

What is your Turfgrass type?

Prior to treating the lawn, it is of utmost importance to known the turf type. It is entirely based on the growth pattern and climate compatibility mainly in your area. Turfgrasses are mainly segregated into two categories: the warm season and cold season. The warm season turf grows from May to September; the cold season grass grows from April, May to September, October.

Let's opt for the organic

The sight of a lush green lawn is amazing but have you ever thought about the smell and side-effects of chemicals evolving from it? Firstly, to be realistic residential lawns can never look akin to the local country club fairway. Yes with organic care you can have a lawn that is healthier than a fairway. You would feel even more proud when you see your kids and pets playing in a lawn that is the result of organic fertilizers and usage of zero lawn pesticides. This process of lawn maintenance would also save money and a water bill. There are so many lawn care providers who care and also suggest caring for the environment. According to WikiLawn, organic lawn care is the best and stresses on proper mowing and watering practices. Homeowners remain busy with ample things; therefore, you need to hire a service provider if you desire to have a dreamy lawn.

Mowing and watering has no substitute

It is not beneficial to mow the lawn at shorter lengths; the ideal height is just below an inch. Most lawns in the United States have a mix of different species of grasses and all of those must be mowed at a standard height of 3 to 4 inches after its cut. Yes, it's important because correct mowing would prevent the growth of crabgrass, broadleaf weeds, unhealthy root system and the birth of insects. Apart from the winter season, you must now your lawn 2 to even 4 times in a month. Mowing frequently prevents thatch from building up and there are experts who can perform mowing in alternate pattern using a riding mower. This lessens the soil compaction in specific areas. Do not mow wet grass during the rains and no mowing frequently during draughts. It's good to leave the short clipped grasses post mowing; they decompose to become a rich fertilizer.

Water is another very essential aspect but do you feel your lawn needs watering daily? Grassroots do not like to take in water every day. The roots desire to dive deep inside for water and minerals, more like being self-sufficient. Watering daily can create weaker roots, therefore water when the grass needs. As discussed earlier, every lawn has unique requirements but on an average watering for 5-7 days in a month for an hour in each spot is good. Wiki law promotes organic care because natural procedures enhance the soil structure and not just fills your lawn with a lot of top growth via synthetic fertilizers. High-quality soil is very important to get good growth, thus a lush lawn.

Conclusion

There are so many lawn service providers, they have different pricing, reputation and use different methods. WikiLawn has been offering services since years and helps you to have faith in DIY lawn care. It's good to hire a service provider because if you love your lawn, you would want experts to take care of it.

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