1. Compost Kitchen Waste and Clippings
to Restore Balance
One very easy way to provide nutrients and moisture to your
soil is by composting. You can compost your kitchen waste and grass clippings
without much effort. Grass clippings break down fairly quickly and act as a
natural mulch, providing nutrients to the soil and helping grass retain water.
There are many composting guides available around the web that are perfect for
beginners. Not sold just yet? Composting your kitchen waste can provide
benefits such as:
·
Attract
worms and other beneficial organisms into the soil
·
Allows
you to reduce household waste
·
Reduces
soil-borne plant disease and common garden pests
·
Prevents
topsoil erosion
·
Helps
bring balance to most soils via pH levels
·
Improves
water drainage in sandy soil and clay
Give composting a try to see just how easy and rewarding it
can be for your lawn. It’s a great learning opportunity for the kids, too,
which is a win-win!
2. Cut Grass to Correct Height
Did you know that there is a recommended cutting height for
grass depending on which species you have in your yard? It’s true! Knowing the
right height to keep your grass will help keep it healthy. When cut too short,
grass becomes weak and brittle. Check out this article from The Spruce for more on grass
cutting. Learning more about the type of grass you have will help you better
care for it.
You should also ensure that your grass cutting methods are
spot on. Before mowing, make sure that your mower’s blades are sharp for
precise cutting. Dull blades simply do not cut grass blades effectively,
tearing them instead of cleanly slicing the top portions off. Other things like
ensuring the lawn is dry before mowing and waiting until the grass is long
enough to cut will contribute to a healthier lawn.
3. Water the Lawn Less Often
Many believe that if they water their lawns daily for small
amounts of time, they’ll become healthier. The reality here is that you are
better off watering your grass less frequently. It’s important to water your
grass with about an inch of water, as this will help your grass’s roots grow
deeper in the soil. Maybe you already have sprinklers, which is a great start!
However, they may not be able to provide farther areas of your lawn with the
amount of water needed. This is where a portable garden hose reel cart will come in handy. Outfitted with
durable wheels, these can be pushed anywhere necessary in your yard allowing
you to water those far corners while also tending to garden vegetables, flower
beds, and whatever other plant life you’re caring for.
4. Use Natural Fertilizers Only
While there are many popular lawn fertilizers on the market
today, they often use synthetic materials that just aren’t good for your lawn
or the environment. It’s best to choose organic and natural lawn fertilizers to
keep not only your green healthy, but the family pets and your family too.
Amazon, Walmart, and other companies offer great selections of natural
fertilizers that will brighten up your lawn.
5. Aerate Once A Year
To help offset the effects of soil compaction—when soil
becomes so compacted that problems arise with nutrient absorption, water, and
air circulation—it’s ideal to aerate your lawn yearly. You can do this yourself
with a handheld aerating tool if you have a smaller or midsize yard. By
creating small holes in your soil all throughout your yard, this will greatly
benefit your lawn’s health. Worms will
be able to establish themselves in the soil once again, nutrients will be
better absorbed, and more. If you’ve never aerated before, you’ll be surprised
at the difference it makes!
