Everything you need to know about lawn care

Who does not love the feeling of fresh grass under their feet after a long day of work?After sitting at the work desk, hunched over a computer for hours at a time, your body demands something that will freshen it up. Relaxing in a beautiful lawn surrounded by trees and flowers with a book in one hand and a warm beverage in the other– or even without either – is one of the most pleasant and most economical way to revitalize yourself after being locked in the office all day.

Homegrown fruits and vegetables are an additional treat!

Of course, with the innumerable health benefits comes the culinary reward of the act. You can grow organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs right in your backyard to give your cooking a delicious and healthy twist at a very low price. Every year, a gardener’s kitchen fills up with more healthy tasties than he knows what to do with. Not to mention that gardening will keep your home looking beautiful and impress every passerby with your patience and discipline – after all, your garden is the first thing anyone sees when he looks at your home.

Persistence is the key !

But achieving a garden that makes your neighbor green with envy is not an easy thing. You have to be committed, have patience, be nurturing, and observe a great deal of discipline. But most of all, what you need is extensive knowledge about lawn care, the soil you are working with, the plants you are trying to grow, watering and planting schedule, and maintaining an aesthetic appearance as the grass grows tall. If you are a beginner trying to keep up with everything there is to learn about maintenance and lawn care, then worry no more! You have come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss some key points to assist you in growing the garden of your dreams – even if you have the busiest lifestyle.

· Having the right equipment matters

To ensure a lush and thriving garden, do not skimp out when buying the proper equipment. Not only do you need proper work boots and gloves to keep safe from the chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides that your lawn may need, proper lawn care tools are also a necessity. Having the right shovel, pruning shears, sprinklers and a good length hose, soil knives, and rakes are essential to producing the best results.

· Working the soil the right way!

Are your plants constantly dying despite you doing everything right? Does your grass refuse to go even though you have followed every gardening tip ever? If the answer is yes, the problem may not lie with how you are doing stuff – but with what you are attempting to do it. All soil is not capable to grow all types of plants. If your gardening attempts are continuously being downplayed, your soil may be lacking the important nutrients needed for the plant you are trying to grow. If you believe that this may be the case, consider getting your soil tested. These days, there are do-it-yourself kits available in every gardening store that let you do the job at home.

· Know your seasons!

This one is a no brainer. For every different type of plant, there are different conditions that are best for the optimum growth. Research on each plant that you are attempting to introduce into your lawn and learn about the season when it is best to plant the seed. For example, if you are looking to cover the ground with soft, beautiful grass, ensure that you plant it when the temperature is moderate – that is, in the middle of spring. Extremes of temperature can cause the young saplings trouble to bloom and grow. Spring affords your baby grass the optimum amount of sun and rain.

· Watering can be tricky!

A major part of lawn care is giving just the right amount of water to each plant in your yard. With most plants, there is a narrow range that you have to be in. Underwatering and overwatering are both detrimental to the health of your greens. Not enough water will make the plant look withered and dry, and overwatering may lead to small puddles being formed on the ground surface. Although there are guidelines on the internet about how much water your plant should be getting, this is more or less a trial and error issue. This is because every area receives a different amount of rainfall. Work out the amount of watering that works best for your plants and go with that.

· Reduce the competition

For your saplings to grow the best, you need to ensure that they have as less of a competition as possible. Weeds are a common problem with every garden. These unwanted plants grow spontaneously and fight for resources such as sunlight and water with the young, vulnerable saplings that you have just planted. Neglecting your lawn, for even a small period of time, may result in weeds taking over the space. Hence, it is important to adopt proper measures for removal of these weeds. This can be done by pulling them out by hand or using weed repellent chemicals on your lawn.