Save Some Coin! - A Guide to DIY Lawn Care

A great looking lawn and its care is possible for anyone, not just for professionals.

With an awareness of the issues that deal with proper lawn care and health, you can easily take care of your lawn yourself and save a lot of money that you would pay someone else to do the same job.

For those who have the time necessary to work on their lawns, ding it yourself lawn care is not difficult. The following tips will help you to properly take care of your own lawn and keep it healthy and beautiful.

DIY Lawn Tips

Regular mowing is one of the most important lawn maintenance steps. As a natural source of nutrients (in the form of slow-release nitrogen) for the grass, it is important to leave the grass clippings on the lawn after mowing.

Another necessary step in DIY lawn care is watering. Each time you water, you need to apply at least 2.5cm of water. You must make sure to apply the water across the lawn evenly, and you can make sure you are using the correct amount by placing a container on the lawn while watering. When the water level in the container reaches 2.5cm or slightly more, you can stop. Over watering can be just as harmful as under watering. Make sure you stop applying water before over watering occurs, so you can avoid poor growing conditions and potential disease on your lawn.

Fertilizing is the next crucial step in DIY lawn care. Compost will add organic matter to your lawn and is a great natural fertilizer. Besides the organic matter, other major and secondary nutrients supplement your lawn when composting. Overall, the results of composting help to ensure a healthy, growing lawn.

A commonly overlooked process of lawn care is aerating. When you notice that the ground is hard and compacted, if thatch is accumulating, or when you see that water is not soaking into the lawn, it is important to aerate. By aerating, your lawn will benefit from a smoother flow of water, air, fertilizer, and important nutrients from the plant roots.

These DIY lawn care tips will get you started in taking care of your own lawn. They will help you to save money and make sure that you have control over the beauty and health of your own lawn.

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