Here in Utah taking care of your lawn can feel like a balancing act. With hot summers, cold winters, dry air, and fluctuating temperatures proper lawn care is essential in order to maintain a healthy vibrant yard. However, many homeowners make common mistakes that can harm their lawn and even lead to unnecessary costs. From overwatering to misapplying fertilizer, errors like these can impact your lawn’s health. Here are some of the most frequent mistakes that homeowners make in Utah.
Overwatering
One of the biggest and most common mistakes made is overwatering. Because Utah is known for its dry air many people tend to overcompensate and water their lawn more than necessary, thinking more water equals healthier lawn. Overwatering can cause many issues like root rot, shallow root growth, and disease. It also encourages weed growth and can waste a lot of water which isn’t ideal for our drought prone state. Lawn Doctor can assess your lawn and give watering recommendations to help reach the ideal watering amount. Make sure to also ask about Hydra Guard and how it reduces the amount of water needed for a healthy lawn.
Misapplying Fertilizer
Fertilizer is essential when it comes to nourishing your lawn, but misapplying it can do more harm than good. Using the wrong type, applying at the wrong time, or over-fertilizing can lead to burned grass and nutrient imbalances. Living in Utah the high altitudes and varying soil types mean that understanding your lawn’s specific nutrient needs is essential.
Lawn Doctor is expert at choosing and applying the right fertilizer for your lawn. With our patented “Turf Tamer” we calibrate our machine to put out the exact amount of fertilizer needed for your lawn to ensure no burns or nutrient imbalances.
Improper Mowing
Mowing your lawn too short or too often can cause stress to the grass which can then lead to thinning patches and uneven growth. In Utah the heat can be intense; cutting your grass too short can expose the soil to the sun making it harder for the lawn to retain moisture and grow strong.
Not Aerating the Soil
A common issue in Utah is soil compaction. If your lawn is not aerated, water and nutrients have a difficult time reaching the roots which weakens the grass. Many homeowners neglect aerating their lawn not realizing how much it can improve the lawn health.
Lawn care in Utah can be tricky especially with easy mistakes such as overwatering, misapplying fertilizer, and not aerating the soil. By partnering with Lawn Doctor you can avoid these errors and ensure your lawn is healthy and thriving.
