{"id":1271,"date":"2022-06-21T14:22:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2022-06-21T14:22:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:22:05","slug":"yard-care-in-middletown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/yard-care-in-middletown\/","title":{"rendered":"Yard Care in Middletown: How to Get a Thick, Green Lawn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-108 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty Woman playing with cute puppy on manicured green grass after Lawn Doctor provided Yard Care in Middletown\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100042292\">Maintaining a healthy, green lawn takes work. However, all your work may be in vain if you fall into one of the many common lawn care pitfalls that pop up in the pursuit of a lush covering of turf. To help you avoid these common lawn maintenance blunders and keep your yard looking its best, we&#8217;ll go through some key tips below. And for a great-looking lawn without the stress of doing the yard work yourself, choose the professional yard care we offer to our neighbors located all over the Middletown, NY area.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top Tips for a Better-Looking Lawn<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a closer look at some of the steps you can take to bring out the best in your yard and keep it looking great through the seasons:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mow\u00a0to the Right Height<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While you may think of mowing your lawn as simply a cosmetic task that keeps it looking neat and tidy, it can play a major role in determining how it develops over time. Mowing your grass too tall or too short can lead to issues with its overall health and appearance. Consistently mowing your yard to a length of 3.5 &#8211; 4 inches will help it look its best and make it more resistant to potential issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the Right Fertilizer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You most likely already know that fertilization is crucial because it gives your lawn the nutrients it needs to thrive. However, different fertilizers utilize different formulas. And these different formulas serve different purposes. One fertilizer may focus on growth, while another may be best for longevity and recovery. Conducting a soil test, or getting one done by professionals, can tell you which nutrients your yard is deficient in, pointing you in the right direction when it comes to choosing a fertilizer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water at the Right Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watering your yard is essential, but\u00a0<em>when\u00a0<\/em>you water it also plays an important role. Watering at night can lead to the buildup of mildew and the development of lawn diseases, and watering in the midday sun can cause the water to evaporate too quickly. To keep your yard looking its best, make sure to water early in the morning.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Choose Our Professional Yard Care in Middletown?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing our professional yard care saves you from the headaches of DIY lawn maintenance while also bringing you better results. While we don&#8217;t mow, our proven treatments\u00a0bring better-looking lawns to our neighbors located all over the area.<\/p>\n<p>Our services are available to those in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Middletown<\/li>\n<li>Orange County, NY<\/li>\n<li>Monroe<\/li>\n<li>Washingtonville<\/li>\n<li>Newburgh<\/li>\n<li>Montgomery<\/li>\n<li>Warwick<\/li>\n<li>And throughout the surrounding communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For yard care in Middletown, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/washingtonville-ny\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\">contact us<\/a> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintaining a healthy, green lawn takes work. However, all your work may be in vain if you fall into one of the many common lawn care pitfalls that pop up in the pursuit of a lush covering of turf. 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