Green Grass Tips for St. Charles Area Homeowners

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Is the grass really greener on the other side of the fence? If so, you may be wondering how you can boost your own lawn’s color. We have the answers. At Lawn Doctor of St. Charles, we know that by taking a few simple steps, you can achieve deeply green grass – and a healthier lawn in the process. Here’s how:

Take a smarter approach to mowing your lawn. Your mower blade height actually impacts the health of your lawn more than you think. In fact, set too low, it can stress your grass and make it more vulnerable to attacks by weeds, disease and insects. It can also make it harder to stay healthy during conditions such as drought and extreme heat. However, when you keep grass longer, it can retain more water and will also look greener as a result.

One other note: Once you mow, check grass blades for ragged cuts. This indicates your mower blades are dull – which can also stress grass – and need sharpening.

Water with care. When your lawn is turning brown or looks discolored, it’s tempting to drag out the sprinklers and water a little bit every night. But in doing so, you can actually harm your lawn, causing it to move in and out of dormancy. This also promotes weak, shallow growth in the root zone. Instead, water deeply once a week to achieve vibrantly green grass in your lawn.

Focus on fertilization. At Lawn Doctor of St. Charles, we know grass needs key nutrients in order to thrive and grow in greener. That’s why regular fertilization is an important part of any lawn care plan. Not only will it feed grass, but it strengthens roots and promotes a bolder green color in the process. You can even use a fertilizer mixed with a pre-emergent weed control to fight weeds while you fertilize.

Aerate your lawn. If, despite your best efforts, your lawn isn’t coming around, consider core aeration. This is the process of removing small plugs of soil and thatch from your lawn in order to combat compaction and thatch overgrowth. This process will then open up your lawn so it can breathe again and take in more water, sunlight and nutrients.

When to aerate depends on your grass type. For warm season grasses, aerate at the end of spring. For cool season grasses, wait until the fall or early spring.

Leave the Work to the St. Charles Area’s Green Grass Experts

At Lawn Doctor of St. Charles, we are experts in green grass. We know what local lawns need to overcome weak color and thrive. And we offer all the services necessary to help you achieve the thicker, greener lawn you’ve been waiting for. We even back our services with the best guarantee in the business.

Whether you live in St. Charles, or in University City, Webster Groves, Maryland Heights, St. Peters or O’Fallon, we know how to boost your lawn’s health and help you get greener grass. To learn more, or schedule a free consultation, call Lawn Doctor of St. Charles today at 636.410.9952.