Jul 2, 2009
Getting Started With DIY Lawn Care
Before you know it, winter will be over, snow will be melted and the lawn weeds will once again rear their ugly heads. Will you be ready?
Chances are if you are like most people, you will wait until the last possible minute to get out and start applying the proper products to make your lawn thick, green and healthy this season. If that is you, then you definitely need the following tips to ensure you don’t make any mistakes along the way.
The primary thing to think about is the type and kind of fertilizer you plan to put down. When I say that, I mean that you will need to figure out the makeup of the elements. I really don’t like the super high nitrogen dosed fertilizers as they offer very little to the lawn outside of a growth spurt. You really should try to find a fert that has some phosphorus and potassium as well.
It is also a good idea to apply organic fertilizers in the hot summer to avoid burning. You will find that organics also release nutrients slowly, feeding the lawn over time and not all in once quick burst.
So now that you know what types of fertilizer you are going to lay down in order to make the lawn green and thick, it is now time to think about weed control chemicals and products. First off, NEVER use a weed and feed product. They really offer no control of weeds anyway and they force you to throw weed killing chemicals all over everywhere whether weeds are present of not. That is just not environmentally responsible.
Always use liquid weed control and spot spray or target the weeds where they are and no where else.
Finally come the finishing touches. You will need some sort of insect control and probably a fungus treatment for the later spring. I’d also recommend you get some type of product that contains an iron additive as that will turn your lawn dark blue, giving you the edge you are looking for!
Well guys, that’s it! You should be all set if you can get some good fertilizer, carefully spot targeted weed killer and a little iron. Throw in the insect treatment and you have the makings of a beautiful lawn this summer. Don’t worry, it’s not that difficult!
