We have all seen those lawns where it looks like someone should be playing 18 holes on it.  I’m sure that some of you reading this blog have lawns like that and although my lawn is nice and green right now, it is by no means the rolling green that I would like it to be.

Surprisingly, the easy grass seed that they market in stores, really isn’t that easy and it takes a lot of work to get your lawn looking amazing.  A lot of times, that beautiful lawn can take even more work than your beautiful gardens but the end result is definitely worth the effort.

To have a beautiful lawn, there are a few tips that you should follow.

1. Scarifying:  Okay, this actually sounds like you are going to damage your lawn but in actuality scarifying is a way to reduce the debris that is growing on your lawn.  You know the stuff, the hard dead grass, the horrible moss, and those awful worm casts.  You may not even notice them but they are there and they are not doing your lawn any good.  The frequency that you scarify your lawn really depends on the overall appearance that you are looking for and the quality of the soil.  A well aerated soil won’t need to be scarified as often as one that isn’t.  When you are scarifying your lawn you should use a plastic lawn rake or a spring-tine rake.  Take the rake and carefully rake your lawn in only one direction such as from right to left.  Gather up the moss and other debris as you work so you are not unintentionally spreading it.  Once you have raked the area, rake it again only this time work at a right angle.  Again gather up the debris as you go along.  Repeat this once or twice a month during the summer and before you fertilize your lawn in the fall.
2. Fertilizing:  Since I already mentioned fertilizers, I will just cover it briefly.  You should fertilize your lawn several times per year.  The important fertilizing times are late spring and in the fall.  There are special fertilizers for autumn and it is important that you use those.  In the spring and summer, you can use your regular fertilizer and it is important that you follow the directions on your fertilizer of choice so you have the desired outcome.
3. Watering:  Every garden and lawn needs to be watered so it shouldn’t be a surprise that I mentioned it here.  The amount of watering that you do is completely a personal choice and don’t feel that you need to water your lawn on a daily basis.  In fact, to conserve water, I would only recommend watering your lawn if you absolutely must water it.  Generally, most lawns will bounce back after a rain fall so there is no reason to worry.  If you do water your lawn, try to use a gentle sprinkler since it is soaked up by the ground much easier than water that is sprayed harshly onto it.
4. Weeding:  I hate this most of all, especially when dandelions take over a yard but it is a necessary task to keeping your lawn as beautiful as possible.  If you prefer an organic approach (something that I prefer), I would suggest purchasing a dandelion grubber to remove any of those stubborn weeds. If you use weed killers, make sure you follow directions and warnings.  Also be aware of your city’s bylaws concerning weed killers.  Many cities are banning the use of pesticides and herbicides so it is important to know if your city allows the use of these products before you use them.
5. Aerating:  This is the last tip that I offer for having that perfect lawn.  You will need to aerate your lawn, usually in the fall, and the easiest way to do this is to use a garden fork.  Simply push the tines into the earth and pull back slightly to allow a raise in the turf.  The depth of the holes should be about 3 inches and you should repeat this every 6 inches apart over your entire lawn.  If you prefer, you can purchase tools for aerating your lawn but the fork works perfectly and is fairly inexpensive.

So, hopefully, these tips will lead to a very green lawn.

Sirena Van Schaik

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