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The 4 Secrets To Get An Unbelievably Green Lawn

June 18th, 2010

The hot season has come! If you own a lawn or garden then there is a great chance that they are in a big mess at the moment. If you want to get those beautiful lawns going then here are four tips you can follow to achieve that dream.

The most essential element of lawn maintenance is watering. You got to get the right volume of water in order to get lush grass. The consistency and volume of the water depends on a variety of factors. For example, if you have soft soil like sand then you will need to water a lot more because it will seep in the ground more quickly. You would probably need to give the grass an inch of water every week in order to keep them healthy. Make sure that you also water during the early morning so that the water absorbed by the grass evaporates during the day.

The second important tip is to sufficiently feed your grass with important nutrients. Grass may be simple plants but they need more than water to survive. These minerals can be obtained from garden stores or you can make them on by composting food wastes. There are many machines available which can create compost within weeks! The most important minerals your grass will require are Phosphate and Nitrogen. These elements are important for your grass to remain healthy throughout the Summer.

As boring as it may be, mowing at the right consistency is also pretty important in order to keep a healthy lawn. Most people make a significant mistake by mowing their lawns way below the optimal height. This can seriously affect the growth rate of the grass so you really do not want this to start happening. A height of around 2.5 inches would be enough to keep your grass healthy during the summer.

Last but not least, aeration is an extremely important process to get healthy lawns. You are basically poking tiny holes along the surface of the lawn in order to get water and minerals to quickly seep into the ground. You also do not want the soil to overheat. The process of aeration basically allows the lawn to breathe.

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