{"id":1406,"date":"2022-08-02T13:09:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T13:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2022-08-02T13:09:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T13:09:09","slug":"grass-care-in-state-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/grass-care-in-state-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Grass Care in State College: What Do I Need To Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-108 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty Woman playing with cute puppy on manicured green grass after Lawn Doctor provided Grass Care in State College\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100042845\">There&#8217;s a wide range of common mishaps that pop up when trying to achieve healthy, green grass on your own. To help you navigate some of these common pitfalls and get more out of your grass care efforts, we&#8217;ll take a look at some important tips below. But for a healthy, great-looking lawn without the hidden costs, headaches, and guesswork that come with DIY lawn maintenance, get in touch with the pros. At Lawn Doctor of State College-Bellefonte, we utilize proven lawn care solutions to bring out the best in local lawns.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Crucial Steps for Effective Grass Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your grass healthy and looking its best requires a dedicated plan consisting of multiple steps. Here are some of the most important steps involved:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><strong>Watering effectively.<\/strong>\u00a0Watering often, but to a shallow depth, is one of the most common DIY lawn care mishaps. This is an issue because it causes your grass to develop roots that are shallow and dry out quickly, making them more susceptible to drought and a long list of other issues. To maintain a strong, healthy lawn, it&#8217;s crucial to water your grass to a depth of around 6 to\u00a08 inches and make sure you&#8217;re not watering too often.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><strong>Mowing to the right height.<\/strong>\u00a0The height of your grass determines much more than just your lawn&#8217;s appearance. If your grass is too long or too short, it can have a drastic effect on its overall health. Consistently mowing your grass to a height of 3.5 to\u00a04 inches will keep it healthier from season to season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><strong>Addressing pH issues.<\/strong>\u00a0The acidity of your lawn is something you may not keep track of, but it plays a major role in determining how your lawn develops throughout the year. A soil test will tell you if your pH is too high or too low, giving you the information you need to make corrections.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Our Proven Grass Care in State College<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By working with our team, you&#8217;ll be working with grass care pros who know what it takes to get the job done right. With our proven treatments and our inventory of top-of-the-line products, we&#8217;ll get your grass back to 100% and keep it looking great in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>We offer professional grass care in these areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State College<\/li>\n<li>Bellefonte<\/li>\n<li>Boalsburg<\/li>\n<li>Centre Hall<\/li>\n<li>Centre County<\/li>\n<li>Lemont<\/li>\n<li>And throughout the surrounding area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For grass care in State College you can rely on, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/statecollege-pa\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\">contact us<\/a> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a wide range of common mishaps that pop up when trying to achieve healthy, green grass on your own. To help you navigate some of these common pitfalls and get more out of your grass care efforts, we&#8217;ll take a look at some important tips below. 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