To stop complaining that the neighbor's lawn is always greener, we offer you some easy tips to maintain your lawn. Here are our tips for keeping the grass green!
It is common to wonder how to ensure the longevity of your sod, seeded or rolled grass. 100% natural, these types of grass require special care to be always at the top of the aestheticism.
There are several rules to follow to have a healthy lawn all year round. Here are 6 key steps to maintaining your lawn effectively:
1 - Cleaning - To have a beautiful lawn, you must start by cleaning it!
By removing dead leaves in late fall, fallen tree branches after a mistral storm, and other dirt that clogs it up in the spring or summer, the lawn grows at a healthy rate and the growth of the grass blades is not interrupted by natural rubble.
2 - Weeding the lawn
As part of the cleaning process, weeding the lawn is essential to allow the grass to flourish. To do this, weeds and parasitic mosses should be removed as soon as they appear.
3 - Reseed grass to re-densify it
In the summer, the grass has a hard time resisting the strong heat which causes the dryness of the blades of grass. Similarly, sudden summer weather can damage the lawn and sometimes cause visible damage such as holes in the lawn. To remedy this, it is recommended to reseed your damaged lawn with overseeding sod. It is ideal for filling holes in the lawn and making your green carpet uniform.
You can also use the roller for maintenance to keep your grass dense and uniform.
4 - Water the lawn!
Watering is an important step. If the weather doesn't take care of the watering, it is necessary to do it yourself, on a regular basis.
When you want a beautiful lawn in your garden, automatic watering is the key! More economical than manual watering and more controlled, it allows you to water your lawn evenly and ensure its longevity. It is only with regular and adapted watering that you will be able to obtain a lawn that lives up to your expectations, both in terms of aesthetic appearance and resistance over time.
5 - Fertilizing and mowing the lawn
These two actions combined boost grass growth and complete the maintenance work. So your green carpet stays nice and clean all year long!
Don't use chemicals to fertilize or pest control your lawn. In addition, many products are now prohibited. Go green and find natural alternatives to green your lawn. Coffee grounds can become an excellent natural fertilizer, white vinegar is useful to keep certain animals away, weeds can be scalded with salt water. Vary the seeds to keep grubs away, put coarse salt on the base of thistle roots, etc.
Use eggshells to fertilize your garden! You will be surprised by the unusual things you can do with eggshells.
6 - Do not cut your lawn too short
To have a green lawn, it is recommended not to cut it too short. This is the classic mistake. When the grass is short, its defects are more apparent and you expose it more to the sun. Your lawn may dry out more quickly. Mowing the lawn at a height of 8 to 10 centimeters will make it look better and greener. Also, the seeds of unwanted plants will not be exposed to the sun... and may not grow!
In conclusion, with the beautiful days coming, it is high time to take care of the lawn, if you want to enjoy it this summer! Don't worry, it's not a very long or difficult job. But with the right practices, your lawn will never look so good. For any questions, and assistance in the maintenance and installation of your lawn, contact our team!
