Are you struggling to ensure your lawn looks good and is thriving?

No one wants a patchy lawn, and lawn care can be tricky to get right, especially if you don’t know what you are doing, or you aren’t as green-fingered as you need or want to be. 

Rest assured, lawn care doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With the right tips and knowledge, such as regular mowing, proper watering, weed control, dealing with compacted grass, and using grass seed, you can easily transform a lacklustre lawn into a vibrant landscape you can take pride in. 

So, if you want your lawn to be the talk of the neighborhood for all the right reasons, check out these tips for a healthy green lawn that all your neighbors will envy.

Regular Mowing

It’s not just about how often you mow your lawn; it’s about mowing it right at the right time of the year. Ideally, you should mow your lawn at least once a week in the summer and every two weeks in the winter, spring, and autumn.

Regular mowing is not just a chore; it’s a proactive strategy for a healthy lawn. It encourages root spread, which is crucial for filling in gaps and keeping weeds at bay. By mowing regularly, you’re taking control of your lawn’s health and appearance.

Another great lawn mowing tip is that you need to leave the lawn longer in the summer, so adjust your lawn mower cutting height to around 5-10 cm. This will help it stop going brown in dry weather. Also, avoid mowing with blunt blades, as this will damage the grass, too.

Remember to use an edger on your lawn to help keep the edges nice, neat, and straight. This will not only give your lawn a more manicured look but also help with weed control. Neat edges prevent grass from encroaching on flower beds and vice versa, reducing the need for constant weeding. Use a lawn edger for neat lines to keep your lawn contained and defined.

Water Correctly

Young lawns need frequent watering, but you must also be careful not to overwater them. Overwatering can lead to shallow root growth, disease, and weed growth. New lawns in the first four weeks need watering daily, more so if you’re in a dry climate, to help keep the top inches of soil moist. From the four-week mark, you can reduce how frequently you water to every other day. 

By watering your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening, you’re taking a proactive step to minimize evaporation and ensure your lawn gets the maximum benefit from each watering session.

Weed Your Lawn

Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s life, and when it comes to cultivating a healthy lawn, you can’t just liberally spray weed killer, as you risk damaging the grass. You need to remove weeds using a flat hand trowel, and it’s a good idea to rake your lawn before mowing to help you lift up weeds, such as buttercups and clovers. These are common lawn weeds that can be easily identified. This action helps the lawnmower pick up weeds more easily and kill them off over time, too.

Deal with Compacted Soil

Compacted soil prevents healthy lawn growth, which can result in bare patches in the summer and nasty mud baths in the winter.

Use a garden fork to push into compacted soil to about 10cm down and every 10 cm across the area that needs relieving. Put the fork into the ground and gently rock back and forth on the fork handle. This action opens up the soil, allowing it to breathe so you can encourage healthy, even growth.

If you have heavier ground, such as clay soil, it’s a good idea to brush sharp sand or really fine horticultural grit into holes. Doing so improves drainage and can help prevent future compaction.

Use Grass Seed

Applying grass seed in the spring or autumn can yield much better results. It helps you cultivate a thick lawn and cover any bare patches or thin areas to encourage even lawn growth. You should also aim to apply grass seed over your entire lawn every couple of years to help you avoid it thinning.

Lawn care doesn’t need to be overcomplicated. But you do need to be consistent, follow best practices, and give your lawn some regular TLC to help you create a vibrant lawn that looks good and captures everyone’s attention as they pass by your house.

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