Looking to make certain your lawn is one of the best ones on the block? It’s easier than you think. You can have lush green success all around you with just a few helpful tips. Take a look.

  • Start with a Soil Test: You need to know exactly what you’re working with, so begin by getting a good sense of where you’re at in terms of foundation. After all, if you have problems with the soil itself, you’re certain to have problems with your lawn. You can usually order one of these online, pick one up at the hardware store, or even have a local lawn care service do one for you.
  • Think About Grass Seed: Not all grass seed works in every area, even in the same geographic location. Just because fescue seems to grow well down the street doesn’t mean it’s perfect for you. Do your research. St. Augustine tends to grow well here, but that’s not always the case depending on your soil, your general location, and the level of shade you have in your yard. Find out what might work best for your lawn, then start using it instead of the bargain basement stuff off the shelf. The more you know about what type of grass is prominent in your lawn, the more you’ll know about fertilizers to use and what watering schedule to follow.
  • Follow Proper Planting Procedures: There’s more to it than simply throwing new grass seed out and turning the sprinkler on. Before you can even think about planting new grass (if you need it), you should aerate the soil. Then spread your grass seed over the area by hand or using a seed spreader. Cover that with some treated soil, then water appropriately until it grows as tall as the grass around it. Pay attention to watering guidelines, though, because overwatering means the seed will drown.
  • Feed Your Lawn: Maintaining the right balance in your lawn is tough if you don’t use fertilizer, but it’s easy to over or under fertilize your grass. Learn more about the type of seed you have to get the right fertilizer. Remember that there are two basic types of spreaders out there – drop and broadcast. Drop spreaders tend to place the fertilizer right below the spreader. Broadcast spreaders are just the opposite. Choose the one that’s right for you, then fertilize during the cooler months.
  • Water Carefully: Not only do you need to know how much water your grass seed needs, but you also need to know when to water. You’ll want to water early in the morning or late at night when temperatures are coolest. It’s easy to do this if you set timers on your irrigation systems. Make sure to position your sprinklers right so the water actually gets to your lawn instead of hitting the pavement.

Getting that perfect lawn isn’t difficult, but it does take some extra work on your part. The simplest option is to hire a lawn care service that can help.