The best way to take care of your lawn is to do nothing at all. Instead of toiling away trying to master the complex details of protecting your grass, you can secure expert grass care from Lawn Doctor of Lawrenceville-Suwanee. We provide guaranteed results, budget-friendly pricing, and friendly service from experienced local professionals. We are proud to deliver the treatments your lawn needs for lasting growth, health, and protection.
To further assist our clients, we also love to share our wisdom and provide helpful guidance for various DIY projects. While our team will handle all the complex duties of maintaining your grass, there are a few basic chores you will have to manage in between our visits. Here are our expert tips for properly mowing, watering, and protecting your lawn.
DIY Grass Care For Lawrenceville Area Lawns
Mowing. It’s important to avoid common mistakes. Many beginners underestimate the importance of a sharp mowing blade. When you use a dull blade to cut your grass, you will end up with an uneven lawn that simply does not look right. Another common mistake to avoid is cutting your grass too short (doing so will invite pests and disease while making it difficult for your lawn to absorb water) or letting it grow too high . The grass height depends on your grass type:
If you have a Tall Fescue lawn, cut your lawn to between 3 to 4 inches.
For Bermuda grass Lawn start having between 1.0 to 1.5 inches during spring and early summer and increase to be between 1.5 to 2.5 inches during late summer and fall.
For Zoysia grass, cut the lawn to be between 2 to 3 inches.
- Do not cut more than 1/3 of grass height in one single cut.
- Do not mow your lawn during the hot part of the day.
- Do not mow your lawn if the grass is wet.
- Do not let grass grow too tall and then cut short; it may cause severe damage and, depending on the grass, it will turn brown and take weeks to recover.
Watering. To water efficiently, avoid the hot parts of the day. Watering at night will lead to excess moisture, which is also bad for your lawn. The ideal time to water your grass is in the early morning, just before sunrise. We recommend two sessions per week and your grass needs at least one inch of water per week.
Protecting against dead spots. If you have dogs, you need to be aware of the potential effects they can have on your lawn. In particular, their urine contains nitrogen, and this will produce ugly brown patches all over your grass. An easy fix for this problem is to set up a gravel or mulch area and spot-train your furry friends to only do their business within this zone.
Expert Grass Care in Your Area
Lawn Doctor of Lawrenceville-Suwanee is proud to offer expert grass care adapted to your lawn. Our professionals can save you time and energy while providing excellent results at an affordable price. We provide service for homes and businesses throughout:
- Lawrenceville
- Suwanee
- And the surrounding areas
Lawns in Lawrenceville deserve exceptional grass care. Contact us today to learn how we can help.
