Lawn care first-aid
I don’t know about your lawn, but after 10 days of greater than 100 degree heat, mine is DRY and yellow. I’m not sure even these tips can save it. But I’m willing to give it a try. Thanks to Briggs and Stratton for the tips!
Here’s what to do now:
— First aid for a battered lawn.
By late summer or early fall, your grass may be worn down from foot traffic. When you fertilize, give these areas one extra pass with the spreader to help the grass recover.
— Need green in a hurry?
Hosting a family gathering or open house? Apply a light dose of urea (pure nitrogen fertilizer) and water it in for near-instant green in two to three days. It will last a couple of weeks.
— Prepare for the weed war.
Those most hated of weeds — perennials like dandelions and creeping Charlie — should be tackled in early fall for a better lawn next spring. They are germinating now and are easier to kill. Use a broadleaf weed killer.
— Raise your mower blade.
Give your lawn a break by letting it grow just a little longer. Whenever you mow, never cut more than one-third the height of the grass blade to help your lawn stay healthy.
— A great time to seed.
Whether you are seeding an entire lawn or fixing dead patches, late summer and fall are great times to do it. Rake off any dead grass, loosen the soil and add a starter fertilizer before you seed or add sod. Keep the area moist until the seed sprouts and the sod sets roots.
— Plant trees and shrubs.
Fall is a good time to add landscape elements, and you will find many of them on sale. Water trees and shrubs thoroughly and continue to water until the first frost.
To diagnose and find a cure for lawn problems or to learn more about how to achieve a great yard, visit the Yard Doctor at
http://www.yardsmarts.com.
April 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
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