You have been waiting for the first blades of grass to appear on your lawn after months of waiting and tilling the soil. But to your surprise, only a few blades emerge and you are frustrated as a result. Question is, have you followed the basic lawn care and fertilizer tips before you cultivated your lawn?
Many home owners have committed the same mistake over and over. It takes time and effort to grow grass and maintain a beautiful lawn. But never fear, because
it doesn’t take forever for the grass to grow and propagate.
First thing to consider is what kind of grass should you propagate? It is important to know the type of soil you have before considering grass that can only
propagate in specific soils.
You should also consider the climate and rainfall as these factors can highly affect the growth and health of your lawn. Make sure to choose grass seeds that are adaptable to your existing environment.
Secondly, familiarize yourself with the basic caring of your lawn to give you a head start at cultivating and tilling your lawn. You should know how to care for the soil, the grass and the entire health of your lawn. Know the factors that have a high impact on your lawn’s health such as traffic, possible diseases, treating routines and such.
Third, fertilize your lawn to keep it healthy from within. Fertilizer especially made for lawns are high in nutrients and are commercially available on the market.
Make sure you know the following before applying the first helping of fertilizer:
1. Choose a fertilizer that will meet the nutritional requirements of your lawn.
2. Know when to fertilize your lawn. Normally, lawns require 4 to 5 times per year. Time your first grass mowing with the first feeding and the last feeding
on the last growth stage of the year.
There is no specific time to fertilize your lawn, so it is essential to read the instructions on the fertilizer bag before applying it.
3. Use granular, release-controlled fertilizer that will allow even grass growth.
4. Use a spreader when applying fertilizer to evenly distribute it throughout your lawn.
5. Make sure to turn off the spreader before transferring the fertilizer. Set the spreader accordingly based on the product’s instructions.
6. Avoid spillage on your lawn by preparing the fertilizer on a paved walkway or driveway.
7. Turn off the spreader every time you reach the header strip during fertilizer application.
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