If you start caring for your lawn now, you can count on it being lush and green for the rest of the year. Here are a few easy pointers on lawn care in the New Jersey area.
1. Nurse your yard soil to good health
The soil in your lawn is just recovering after a long hibernation in winter and you need to make sure it’s stacked with enough nutrients to give the grass a good start. Ask your lawn care company to run some tests to determine its acidity, and have them use the aerator to allow future fertilization to work better.
2. Good timing is crucial when fertilizing
The New Jersey area (including near cities of Cedar Knolls, East Hanover, Livingston and so on) is usually pretty friendly to plants in the spring, but even so, you should pick the time to fertilize carefully. Wait until you observe a boost in the grass growth and then ask your lawn care company to do it on a pro level.
3. With watering, less is more
Overzealous watering can make your lawn more vulnerable to drought. Just rely on rain, at least until the temperatures go way up in the summer. Investing in some new breed seeds can also optimize the water use for irrigation, saving you time and money long-term (up to 30%), so ask your lawn service provide for counseling.
4. Don’t let weeds take over
Instead of fretting about weeds, you should focus on providing the best lawn care services to the lawn itself. The stronger the grass, the less chance the weeds stand – in areas where the grass is thick weeds are just cropped out of the soil. Nevertheless, asking your lawn maintenance company for good herbicide options is always a sound plan. Discuss options with your lawn care provider to see what suits you best.
5. Don’t over-mow
Give your grass some space and only after it reached 3-4 inches in height ask your lawn care provider to mow it. They will never mow too much (more than a third of its height), which means mowing regularly and more efficiently. Also, don’t remove the grass clippings from the scenery: they’ll break down soon and return their nutrients to the soil.
6. Get organized and have a time-table for lawn care
Make a list of to-do’s and their timing (things like soil tests, applying organic matter, fertilizing, reseeding, aerating and so on). Discuss the options with your lawn care service provider to come up with the best plan for your lawn.
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