It's That Time of Year Again!
Well it’s that time of year again, Spring rain and growing grass! Don’t get caught with tall weedy grass. A little bit of planning can make a real difference. Think about the following to maintain a green yard:
1. Prevent weeds before they come in. You can prevent weeds from gaining a foothold in your yard by using a pre-emergent herbicide which controls the dreaded crabgrass and other hard-to-eliminate weeds by stopping their seeds from sprouting.
2. Get rid of the broadleaf weeds once they’ve sprouted. Some can be removed by hand or apply granular weed control products.
3. I don’t like using a lot of weed killer on the yard so I find mowing high and more frequently can give you a healthier yard and not damage the grass as much. Short, damaged grass is a good place for weeds to start growing.
4. If you have to water your yard in the hot, dry part of the summer, water in the mornings. Watering in the evening will leave moisture on the leaves for a longer period of time and open the door for some diseases. It’s also better to water less often but for longer periods of time. Soaking the lawn allows the moisture to go deeper which means deeper grass roots and more drought tolerance.
5. Don’t forget to feed your yard. In the north, with cool weather grasses like fescue, feed in the fall. If you’re in the South and have warm weather grasses, feed in the Spring.
6. Finally if your yard is a little thin in areas, it may be time to do some reseeding. Again, seed cool weather grasses in the Fall and warm weather grasses in the late Spring.
A little planning can mean a lot in keeping a beautiful green lawn for outdoor enjoyment.
