{"id":1469,"date":"2022-08-04T17:13:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T17:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/mchenry-il\/?p=1469"},"modified":"2022-08-04T17:13:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T17:13:28","slug":"grass-care-in-mchenry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/mchenry-il\/grass-care-in-mchenry\/","title":{"rendered":"Grass Care in McHenry: What Do I Need To Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-104 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/mchenry-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"extremely green grass after Lawn Doctor provided Grass Care in McHenry.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/mchenry-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/mchenry-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100043026\">Caring for a lawn requires more than just mowing and watering. If you&#8217;re not sure where to begin, start with a call to\u00a0Lawn Doctor of McHenry County North and East Lake County. We offer professional grass care across\u00a0McHenry,\u00a0Algonquin, and other surrounding\u00a0areas in IL. We will get your lawn in shape and looking great.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you&#8217;d like to handle grass care on your own, some key steps to take for McHenry-area lawns\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soil testing. <\/strong>Checking the soil&#8217;s pH level is an important first step in the process. The results will tell\u00a0you what&#8217;s going on and if amendments are needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding your lawn. <\/strong>Fertilization is another critical treatment every lawn needs, even healthy ones. A proper diet will keep your yard strong, giving\u00a0color, thickness, and natural\u00a0defenses all a boost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aerating your soil. <\/strong>Compaction is likely if you&#8217;re noticing areas of your lawn with pooling water or your soil is clay-based. Aerate the soil to create pathways for water, oxygen, and nutrients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treating weeds.<\/strong> Weeds take up space and compete with your grass for nutrients, water, and other essentials. It&#8217;s therefore important to be proactive about treating these before they spread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seeding bare spots. <\/strong>If you have areas on your lawn that are patchy and weak, seed them. Otherwise, weeds will take over. However, don&#8217;t seed if you apply an herbicide, which can hinder germination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the grass care steps above, ensure you properly handle mowing and watering. When mowing, only remove around 1\/3 of the height of the grass each time. If you remove too much, your grass will become stressed, giving weeds free reign. When watering, do so deeply yet infrequently. Otherwise, you&#8217;ll train the roots to grow near the soil surface, where they are prone to drying out.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Grass Care from Our McHenry\u00a0Team of Professionals\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like help with grass care, turn to the professionals at\u00a0Lawn Doctor of McHenry County North and East Lake County. We can assess your yard, diagnose problems, and create a custom-tailored plan that\u00a0gets it into great shape. All you have to do is mow and water, and we will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<p>Our services for grass care are available in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>McHenry<\/li>\n<li>Ingleside<\/li>\n<li>Crystal Lake<\/li>\n<li>Algonquin<\/li>\n<li>Cary<\/li>\n<li>Wonder Lake<\/li>\n<li>Island Lake<\/li>\n<li>Ringwood<\/li>\n<li>Fox River Grove<\/li>\n<li>Richmond<\/li>\n<li>Spring Grove<\/li>\n<li>Woodstock<\/li>\n<li>Vernon Hills<\/li>\n<li>Grayslake<\/li>\n<li>Mundelein<\/li>\n<li>Libertyville<\/li>\n<li>Round Lake<\/li>\n<li>Lake in the Hills<\/li>\n<li>Wauconda<\/li>\n<li>And other surrounding areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/mchenry-il\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> <\/strong><strong>today to learn more about our grass care services in McHenry, IL.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for a lawn requires more than just mowing and watering. 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