Lawn Care Tips
Keeping up with your neighbor and his lawn requires a lot of work. Unfortunately, there is not a simple formula to achieving a great lawn, it will take some work. As a homeowner, and as a professional in the lawn care industry, I would like to provide you with a few tips to achieving your own perfect lawn.
Watering
One of the most important rules to maintaining your Foley or Gulf Shores, AL lawn is proper watering. Your lawn needs to absorb at least 1”-1 ½” of water per week, during all seasons. A deep watering of your lawn 2-3 times per week, rather than daily, will encourage your grass to have a deeper root system. During the intense summer heat in the South Baldwin County area, you may need to water more, due to evaporation and heat stress on your lawn.
Proper Mowing
Mowing your lawn really low to keep from mowing often is not recommending. Your lawn needs to be cut at least once a week during the heavy growing season, if not more. It is important to cut no more than 1/3 of the grass blade in a single mow. Cutting more than 1/3 of the grass blade will stress your lawn preventing your lawn from funneling necessary nutrients to the root system. Consistently mowing your lawn at your mowers lowest setting will force your lawn to continuously be in recovery mode.
Weed Control
Controlling weeds in your lawn can be a difficult task if not properly managed. One of the best techniques to preventing weeds in your lawn is by having a thick and healthy lawn. Weeds are often found in lawns where the grass is the thinnest. Proper weed control applications in early spring and fall can be applied to help stop weeds before they appear in your yard.
Fertilization
A healthy lawn not only looks great, but will also saving your weed control bill. Properly fertilizing provides your lawn with much needed nutrients to allow the grass to grow thicker and healthier during the growing season. I personally use 4 applications per year of the slow release organize fertilizer Milorganite. Following the plan outlined on the back of the bag promoted a healthy, lush, and green lawn all season long.