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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