How much do you really know about your lawn? Are you a person that has the picture perfect lawn, knows exactly what to do, and nurtures every inch of your yard with love, or are you the homeowner who just learned how to cut grass? Do you know what aerating the lawn means and why it is important? Maybe you don’t even mess with the lawn but have somebody else take care of it for you. No matter which type of homeowner you are, you may benefit from the following information. Even if someone else cares for your lawn, at least you’ll know they’re doing it right!
Train Your Lawn
Is it really possible to train your lawn to become more “drought tolerant” or to teach it to let you know when it needs watering? It may sound rather unusual, but apparently it can be done. Learn more.
More on Watering Your Lawn
New Mexico State University also offers a page about watering your lawn properly, which advises things like testing the water quality and being careful not to over water, as well as other good advice.
What About Weeds?
If you’d like to learn how to better manage weeds, or find out if herbicides are required for the stubborn weeds that seem to be attacking your lawn, visit the Cornell University page entitled “Weeds and Your Lawn” for more information. You’ll find a handful of helpful articles.
Do You Need to Aerate Your Lawn?
Is your lawn subject to high traffic? You may need to aerate. What does aerating mean? Learn more by reviewing “Aerating Your Lawn” on the Virginia Cooperative Extension website.
Fertilize Your Lawn
Lowe’s considers fertilizing a beginner’s project, so most homeowners should be able to handle this aspect themselves. Visit Lowe’s “Fertilizing Your Lawn” page for lots of good information and to find out how you can have a lush, beautiful lawn.