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An Easy Spring Guide To A Green, Weed-Free Lawn
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(BPT) - The rich green color, the soft feel
beneath your feet and the iconic fresh-cut
smell - thriving grass enhances your property
in countless ways. Spring is the ideal time to
focus on your lawn, so by taking steps now,
you can enjoy lush, green grass for many
months to come.
These four areas will help you focus your
efforts where they will make the biggest impact.
Equipment prep
The first step to a successful spring lawncare
routine is to properly prepare equipment.
After sitting in storage during the cool months,
equipment may need a tuneup or replacement.
The lawn mower is your go-to piece of
equipment. If it’s gas-powered, make sure
fuel hasn’t gone bad by starting it up and
letting it run for a while. Add fresh fuel as
needed. Additionally, consider bringing your
mower in for a tuneup. For a modest fee, a
trained mechanic will go over all the mower
components and make sure everything is in
tip-top shape, including blade sharpening so
your mower can cut efficiently.
Lawn trimmers are another popular tool for
maintaining a yard. Again, start this piece of
equipment up and see how well it runs. Add
fresh line to the trimmer head so you get a
clean cut. Finally, gather all other lawn-care
tools and designate a convenient spot in the
garage or shed to store them for easy access.
Mowing advice
A great-looking, weed-free lawn requires
proper mowing. Experts agree you should
mow as soon as the grass starts to grow
to remove any brown tips and encourage
healthy growth.
Keep the grass mowed to 3-4 inches tall.
At that height, grass shades out weeds,
develops deeper roots and cools the soil.
Some grasses - such as Kentucky bluegrass,
fescues and perennial rye grass - grow faster
in cool weather. That means you mow more
frequently in spring and early summer to keep
it in the 3-4 inch range, and less frequently
in mid to late summer and into fall.
Want an insider tip to a great lawn? Leave
clippings on the grass. As they break down,
they return important trace nutrients to the
soil. If the grass is tall when mowed, spread
out any large, heavy clumps so the clippings
don’t smother the lawn.
Essential treatments
Seek out combination lawn-care products
to get better results with less work. For
example, just one application of Preen One
Lawncare provides three treatments, so you
save time while laying the foundation for a
thick, green, weed-free lawn.
First, the application prevents crabgrass
seeds from sprouting and - unlike traditional
weed and feed products - also kills crabgrass
seedlings up to 4 weeks after germination.
Second, it kills dandelions plus 250 types
of tough broadleaf lawn weeds on contact,
down to the roots. Finally, it feeds the lawn
continuously with a slow-release 20-0-6
formula that promotes even greening and
strong roots for maximum heat and drought
resistance.
Preen One Lawncare is recommended for
many popular cool-season and warm-season
grasses. Learn more at https://one.preen.com.
Watering guidelines
Once your lawn starts growing, water
becomes an essential component for it to
thrive. A healthy lawn needs about an inch
of water per week to stay strong. This can
be a combination of rainwater and water
you apply yourself. To reach the entire root
structure, water should soak the soil 6 to 8
inches deep.
The morning is the best time to water grass.
Temperatures and winds are typically lower in
the morning, which means less evaporation.
Strive to water grass before 10 a.m., but if
you must do so later, wait until after 4 p.m.,
when the sun is less intense.
How do you know the amount of water
your lawn is getting? Invest in a rain gauge to
monitor precipitation. When using a sprinkler,
set out a few empty tin cans in different
places to measure water application. Unsure if
you need to water? Try the footprinting test.
Walk across your lawn and if your footprints
are still visible after 30 seconds, it’s time to
water. Healthy, well-watered grass will stand
back up quickly after you walk on it.
Set the stage for great grass this spring
with these four easy tasks. A little effort
now will ensure a lush lawn through summer
and beyond.