Maintaining green, healthy grass takes more than regularly-scheduled fertilization and weed control treatments. At Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond, we offer a full range of grass care services proven to boost the health and appearance of Henrico, VA lawns. However, keeping lawns looking their best over time requires regular upkeep. Let’s go through some key lawn maintenance tips below to help keep your lawn lush and healthy during our visits.
Keeping Your Yard Healthy Between Grass Care Treatments
There are several steps you can take between our grass care treatments to keep your lawn healthier and safer from external threats. Here are a few of them:
Designate a Specific Area for Your Pets
When your pets do their business on your grass, it can create dead areas and discoloration, eventually turning your lawn into an eyesore. Creating a specific space in your yard for your pets to use can limit damage and the number of pet spots on your grass, keeping it healthier throughout the year. Additional materials like mulch and gravel can help you further limit any damage.
Don’t Mow Too Short
Grass that’s too short can put your lawn at risk. Besides making it easier for weeds to creep into your lawn and take root, mowing your grass too short can also lead to weaker root systems. To keep your grass healthier between our treatments, make sure not to take off more than a third of the grass blades when mowing your lawn.
Water Deeply
Not watering deeply enough can also negatively impact your lawn’s health. Shallow watering causes root systems that are shallow and dry out more quickly than denser root systems. Watering to a depth of around 6-8 inches can help you maintain healthier roots and a healthier lawn.
Our Customized Grass Care for Henrico Homeowners
Along with the initial analysis of your lawn’s needs when you start service, we’ll continuously tailor our treatments around your lawn’s needs as they change through the seasons. With this flexible approach to lawn care and ongoing upkeep between treatments, your lawn will have everything it needs to look great in the long run.
We offer proven grass care to our neighbors in these areas:
- Henrico
- Richmond
- Midlothian
- Chesterfield
- Chester
- Glen Allen
- Ashland
- Mechanicsville
- Hanover
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For grass care in Henrico, contact us today!
