First of all, disabuse yourself of any notion you may have that grass is simply grass, and that's all there is to it.
In fact, there's a lot more to it than that. People grow many different types of vegetation in their yards, and these grasses have different growing requirements.
Many factors go into the selection of a type for a particular lawn. One of the overriding factors is your local climate.
The so-called "warm-season" grasses are ideal for the southernmost states in the U.S., whereas "cool-season" grasses predominate in the North and in Canada. In between, lies the so-called "transition zone," comprised of zones 6-7.
This is a problematic area for growing grass: too hot for some grasses, too cold for others. Common cool-season grasses include Bentgrasses, Bluegrasses, Fescues, and Ryegrasses.
Among the common warm-season grasses are Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, Zoysiagrass, Centipedegrass, Bahiagrass, and St. Augustinegrass. Note, too, that yards are not always composed of just one type, but rather of a mixture, to take advantage of the strengths of each type.
Shady areas are notorious obstacles to having green lawns. Among cool-season grasses, fine fescues are the most tolerant of shade.
Areas with heavy foot traffic require a tough plant. A mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye will fill the bill here.
Some regions are more prone to drought than others. The new, improved strains of Kentucky bluegrass are relatively drought-tolerant.
But in addition to grass-type selection, there are other factors to consider ensuring that you start with a level playing field as you strive to unseat your neighbor for "green lawn" bragging rights. In dry climates, installing an irrigation system is practically de rigueur for growing successfully.
Meanwhile, in the misty Pacific Northwest, it is understandable that many choose to entrust watering to Mother Nature. For most everyone else, the decision of whether or not to have an irrigation system for watering will not be so clear-cut.
Cost will be a consideration, but keep in mind that, in the long run, an automatic irrigation system may save you money. One way or the other, your yard must have sufficient water on a consistent schedule in order for you to achieve the goal of a lush green yard.
Finally, check that your lawn isn't saddled with thatch. Much of your effort in implementing the tips supplied will go for naught, unless you first remove thatch from the build-up that exceeds approximately one half inch.
The thatch layer will prevent water from getting to the roots of your lawn, effectively nullifying efforts at watering faithfully. The yard thatch layer also furnishes cover for unwanted insect pests.
If your thatch build-up is right around one half inch, you have a minor thatch problem. But if your thatch layer is, say, three fourths inch or more, you have a major thatch problem, for which you'll need the aid of a vertical mower.
Vertical mowers can be rented from your local rental center. It is sometimes possible to apply fertilizers and practice weed control simultaneously.
We know we have to fertilize the tomato plants in our gardens, or the houseplants on our window sills. But it's easy to overlook the necessity of spreading fertilizers over our lawn.
Perhaps it is because the individual plants toil in anonymity, forming, en masse, an entity we know as "the lawn." We tend to take our yards for granted, as if it's just supposed to be there -- an outdoor carpet that just gets a trim every once in awhile.
But it would be more accurate to think in terms of millions of individual plants craving periodic feedings. It is best to meet this need for periodic feedings by using fertilizers that are "slow-release" in nature.
Because these fertilizers release their nutrients over time, rather than all at once, you're essentially stretching out the feeding. As nutrients are released, the root system of your lawn fills in any bare patches.
This in itself promotes weed control, depriving weed seeds of a place to germinate. But in addition, there are fertilizers that promote weed control at the same time.
Author Resource:-
Tom Selwick has worked the past 22 years in the lawn care industry. He suggests usingLawn Service Roswell for a quality lawn.
Contact Info:
Tom Selwick
TomSelwick09@gmail.com
http://www.lawncareroswell.com
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