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Isn’t it refreshing just to sit and chill around on your lawn to take a break from the chaotic urbanised city? It is also the grandest spot where you can appreciate the beauty of nature and gives you positive energy by looking at the sky. If you always look forward to these fun times, then you should know how to take good care of your lawn.
Your lawn requires delicate attention so it can provide the aesthetic appeal you desire. Proper lawn maintenance is not as easy as you think it is. It involves intricate tasks such as watering, mowing, and management. This article will provide you with the easy lawn care guide for you to follow.
Watering Tips
Water longer and a few times a week
Plants need water to survive. But it doesn’t mean that you need to water them every time you just feel like doing it. Contrary to common practise, it is more effective to water your lawn 2-3 times a week for a longer time than to do it every day. But take note that each plant requires a different amount of water, so you need to research them.
Use sprinklers than a hose
Sprinklers distribute the water more evenly than using a hose. You also need to make sure that they reach the roots of the plants to grow appropriately and not dry.
Water your lawn in the morning or late afternoon
So you can avoid the immediate evaporation of water in the middle of the heat, gardeners recommend watering in the morning or late afternoon.
Watering in the morning will give your plants enough supply to survive throughout the day and penetrate the soil better. But if you’re not a morning person, you can still do it in the late afternoon. Just make sure to give the plants enough time to dry out before evening so they can avoid lawn diseases caused by fungi and bacteria.
Apply Fertiliser
Fertilisers are crucial to supply soil nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. They make your plants grow properly and healthy. There are four types of fertiliser that you need to be familiar with:
- Slow Release — slowly provides nutrients for consistent development and makes you mow less.
- Fast Release — quickly provides nutrients to boost growth, especially for newly-established lawns or those with diseases.
- Weed and feed — a two-in-one product that kills unwanted weeds and gives nutrients.
- Organic Fertiliser — uses natural materials (e.g. compost and manure) to supply nutrients.
Depending on the type of soil and fertiliser, you should follow the guide on your fertiliser’s manual. Too much of it will grow your grasses faster and hassle you to mow every time.
Fertilise at the right time
Gardeners recommend fertilising your lawn in the late days of spring when grasses are starting to grow. Applying fertiliser in the early spring will divert plants’ development.because they are just beginning to build their roots.
Remove Weeds
Weeds are unwanted plants that compete with your primary plants for nutrients and water. Thus, you may want to remove them so your trees, flowers, and grasses will grow properly. Here are some guides to kill weeds:
Use herbicides
They are chemical solutions that prevent unwanted plants in stealing nutrients dedicated to your lawn. You need first to know what type of weeds is ruining your garden then choose the right treatment for it.
Discard naturally
Direct spraying of vinegar is one way to kill weeds naturally. A 10 to 20 acetic acid concentration is effective in drying out the unwanted plants’ top growth. Moreover, using boiling water also terminates them but be careful not to pour it on your main vegetation.
Mow Grasses
Grasses have a required height depending on their type. Mowing your lawn prevents weeds and possible diseases. Thus, it is essential to trim them appropriately. Listed below are some tips to take in mowing your lawn:
- Cut your grasses 1/3 of its height.
- Trim when the grasses are dry.
- Don’t mow in the middle of the heat.
- Check mower blades for sharpness to avoid improper cutting.
- Trim newly-seeded grasses when they exceed 1 to 3 cm of their maximum height.
Manage Green Waste
Your lawn is not exempted from wastes such as mowed grasses, broken pots, fallen branches, and dead plants. It is essential to have the necessary knowledge about the proper green waste disposal to protect the environment and avoid fines from illegal dumping.
Moreover, redecorating your garden produces a large amount of green waste that needs to be taken care of right away. Your best choice is to book a green waste removal service to assist you in lifting heavy branches and piles of plants and grasses.
Conclusion
There is nothing more satisfying than relaxing in your lawn. But it requires diligent care to avoid weeds and diseases. As the lawn owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that you water, fertilise, mow, and maintain your lawn effectively.
Also, take note that your lawn waste is not easy to deal with; they require proper disposal and recycling methods. Whenever you are in doubt on how to throw them away, Aussie Junk is here to guide you.
Our team of removalists have more than 20 years of experience in disposing of garden and lawn waste. Equipped with trucks and necessary tools, we can move small or big rubbish as easy as pie. We also have trusted partners in composting and recycling to put your wastes to good use.
Send us your enquiries by sending as an email at info@aussiejunk.com.au or you can call us now at 0435 569 921.
