It’s the one thing every homeowner wants to see when they pull into their driveway: green grass. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, issues with weeds, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies can get in the way of that vision. If this sounds familiar, the Lansdale, PA area’s green grass experts at Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin have the solutions you need. Here are some tips to follow to bring out that bright green color in your lawn – and beautify your landscape in the process:
Water your lawn properly. Watering your lawn right takes more than setting out a sprinkler for a half hour each night. Rather, focus on deep yet infrequent watering, striving for about an inch of water each week. Time of day matters, too. Early morning is the best time to water your lawn to ensure droplets don’t sit on grass blades for too long, opening it up to disease. Likewise, your lawn will have time to absorb the water before the sun evaporates it.
Aerate your lawn once a year. If your lawn is weak, thinning, or discolored, it could be due to soil compaction. This happens with clay soils, which are denser and easily compacted, and from heavy foot traffic and rainfall. When you aerate, you’re breaking up this compaction and creating pathways for more oxygen, water, nutrients, and sunlight to get absorbed, leading to greener, healthier grass.
Fertilize in the fall. Too much or too little fertilizer can impact your lawn’s health and color. At Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin, we know it’s important to fertilize in the fall with a nitrogen-rich product for green grass. However, be careful with what you apply and when. Over-fertilizing can produce excessive growth, burn your lawn and cause discoloration, while under-fertilizing will produce weak results.
Don’t mow your lawn too short. Mowing your grass too short can actually stress it out, impacting both color and health. Cut your lawn no shorter than 3-31/2 inches. When you’re mowing, aim instead to cut just a third off the total grass height and mow more frequently.
Get More Help from the Lansdale Area’s Green Grass Experts
Want a greener lawn, but still aren’t seeing one, even with all your hard work? Call in the green grass experts at Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin. We will examine your lawn, identify issues contributing to weak color, and create a customized lawn care plan designed to achieve bolder color and a healthier lawn.
Ready for a professional-looking lawn, without all the hassle? Call in the Lansdale green grass experts: Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin. We service lawns in Lansdale, Harleysville, Colmar, Hatfield, Souderton, Schwenksville, Telford, and the surrounding communities. Contact us today at 610.497.2220 for your free consultation.
