Buying a home is a huge decision. You’ll need to plan how you will furnish and maintain your home. A healthy lawn will improve curb appeal and make your outdoor spaces more enjoyable. Lawn care does not have to be difficult.
Basic lawn maintenance for a new house can be done by most homeowners with some knowledge and willingness to work. Continue reading to find out more about basic lawn maintenance so that you can move in with some knowledge of lawn care, even if your mower is not yet purchased.
Essential Lawn Care Tasks Everybody Should Perform
Every yard is different. However, grass care is the most important aspect of lawn maintenance. If you are new to lawn maintenance, it can quickly become overwhelming if you hear terms such as “lawn fertilizer”, “soil pH“, and “grass types”.
If you are into the grass, you can geek out about it. If you are like most people and just want to maintain a healthy lawn, you don’t need to know everything about grass care.
Mowing
Mowing your lawn is a top priority if you have grass. Mowing frequency and height are the main factors to consider when it comes down to mowing.
It can be tempting to cut your grass lower to get a longer time between mows. However, too low cutting can cause your grass to become stressed, especially in summer. In the height of summer, aim for grass heights of three to four inches. This rule is not applicable in spring when you can trim grass blades off warm-season grasses a bit shorter, and for the last mow before the winter. A lower cut can help to prevent snow mold.
Late spring and summer may require weekly mowing. Mid-summer, however, is best to mow every five to six days. You can spread your mowing out to every week and a quarter depending on the temperature. This is when grasses tend to grow slower. Then, give your lawn one last cut before winter sets in.
Watering
If you want your lawn to look its best, watering is an important part of lawn care in Myrtle Beach. For healthy and happy grass, you should be giving your lawn more water than just light watering every day. An average lawn requires 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Therefore, water your lawn only once or twice per week. Watering should be done in the morning or evening when it is cooler to avoid excessive evaporation. Overwatering your lawn can cause root rot or fungus growth. This can be avoided by making sure that your lawn is able to absorb every watering cycle without allowing any water to remain. If you feel you are overwatering, you can reduce the frequency of your waterings.
Seeding and weeping
You are doing a great job of mowing and watering the lawn. These two simple tasks can make a big difference in your yard’s health. You can take your lawn care to the next step by seeding and weeding your lawn. Your lawn will look more cohesive and well-tended if you add grass seed to any bare spots. Early fall is the best time to add grass seeds to your yard. However, make sure to check your local climate and seed type details to ensure that you are correct. To ensure that you are adding the right type of plant life to your yard, make sure to check the weed seed percentages printed on your grass seed bag.
Although it is not the most exciting part of lawn care. However, it helps ensure that your grass grows unencumbered and does not compete with other plants for resources. You can either use a herbicide or weed killer depending on your personal preference. Many herbicides can cause soil and water pollution, which can lead to animal death. You can avoid herbicides by using hand-weeding tools and weeding tool sets to tackle larger weed problems.
Happy Homeowners, Healthy Lawn
Maintaining your lawn is only one part of homeownership. But it shouldn’t be ignored. Maintaining a healthy lawn will help you to show off your home and make your yard more inviting so that you can live in your new home to its full potential.
Call Conner’s Lawn Care Service now if you need help in maintaining your lawn.
Conner’s Lawn Care Service
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-504-4901
http://connerslawncare.com/