Perhaps when looking at your neighbor’s yard you often say to yourself, “The grass is always greener on the other side”. Well, there’s good news. You too can get a luscious green lawn if you learn how to take care of your yard.
Here are some tips for you to ensure that the grass is green on both sides.
Get Rid of the Thatch
The primary layer of dead grass that lies on top of your lawn soil is called thatch. This layer is made up of stolons, undecomposed stems, rhizomes, and roots. If the thatch layer gets bigger than 1/2 inch, it should be removed through a process called dethatching. Since this can be extremely unhealthy for your lawn grass.
Water Your Lawn
What’s the yearly rainfall in your region? If you live in an area with dry climate, you should consider installing an irrigation system. If you live in the misty Pacific Northwest, then you’re probably blessed with an abundance of water.
For those who live elsewhere, deciding whether you should get an irrigation system can be a little challenging. Though cost can be a huge factor in this decision, it is important to remember that this is an investment in the long run. An irrigation system can also save you money since it is a lot more efficient than other ways of watering your lawn.
No matter which method you choose, ensure that your lawn has enough water on a schedule. This will make your grass green and healthy. Though overwatering can lead to problems, underwatering a lawn increases the chances of growing weeds and of course, reduces the possibility of your lawn staying green.
Control the Weeds
Though fertilizing your yard is a must, it is fairly easy to forget about fertilizing your grass. Lawn fertilization goes hand-in-hand with lawn weed control. As your grass soaks in the fertilizer’s nutrients, the root system will expand and cover any bare spots. Weed seeds tend to take hold of those bare spots. When you remove those spots, you’re reducing the chances of weeds growing in your lawn.
With time, thanks to fertilizers and other maintenance efforts, you’ll soon have a lawn with grass that is luscious, thick and green. If you would like to tackle your lawn weed problem and grow your grass simultaneously, you should consider investing in “weed and feed” fertilizer. This fertilizer is essentially food for grass and poison for weeds.