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If you’re looking for tips on how to grow a healthier lawn, your local lawn care service is a great place to start. At Lawn Doctor of Edwardsville-Collinsville, we’re passionate about turf care in southwest Illinois, and we know how to make the most of your lawn.<\/p>\n
Our lawn care services in Collinsville offer an easy way to give your turf the TLC it needs for thick growth, healthy roots, and deep color. But if you prefer a DIY approach to lawn care, here are four tips you can use to improve the health and appearance of your yard.<\/p>\n
Mow at the Right Height.<\/strong>\u00a0As a homeowner, you know that it’s important to routinely mow your grass. But did you know that the right height for mowing can change depending on the season? During the cool season, grass should be cut two\u00a0to four\u00a0inches high. In the warm season, that range is reduced to between 1.5 and 3 inches.<\/p>\n Water to the Right Depth.<\/strong>\u00a0Watering’s another basic part of lawn care that homeowners don’t always get right. When you water your grass, the soil should be wet six\u00a0to eight\u00a0inches deep. Over- or under-hydrated\u00a0soil can lead to big problems for turf, so it’s worth testing this depth and getting the timing on your sprinklers correct.<\/p>\n Give Soil Room to Breathe.<\/strong>\u00a0Soil aeration is a critical and often overlooked part of growing healthy soil. We recommend having your lawn aerated once every two years, or more often if your soil is prone to compaction. The best method for aerating soil is core aeration, which uses specialized machinery to pull small plugs of soil out of your yard.<\/p>\n