DIY Lawn Care Basics
Before you know it, winter will be over, snow will be melted and the lawn weeds will once again rear their ugly heads. Will you be ready?
From my experience, most of you guys that read this article are just not prepared. But it is okay, you just need to take some of the simple advice offered here and you can have a nice lawn in no time. Stick to the plan!
The primary thing to think about is the type and kind of fertilizer you plan to put down. When I say that, I mean that you will need to figure out the makeup of the elements. I really don’t like the super high nitrogen dosed fertilizers as they offer very little to the lawn outside of a growth spurt. You really should try to find a fert that has some phosphorus and potassium as well.
It is also a good idea to apply organic fertilizers in the hot summer to avoid burning. You will find that organics also release nutrients slowly, feeding the lawn over time and not all in once quick burst.
So now that you know what types of fertilizer you are going to lay down in order to make the lawn green and thick, it is now time to think about weed control chemicals and products. First off, NEVER use a weed and feed product. They really offer no control of weeds anyway and they force you to throw weed killing chemicals all over everywhere whether weeds are present of not. That is just not environmentally responsible.
You should look to spot spray weeds using a pump sprayer. Mix concentrated weed product with water and only put it where necessary.
Finally come the finishing touches. You will need some sort of insect control and probably a fungus treatment for the later spring. I’d also recommend you get some type of product that contains an iron additive as that will turn your lawn dark blue, giving you the edge you are looking for!
I guess that’s about it you guys. We are all set as long as the snow stops sometime soon. Just remember, you need quality fertilizers, easy to apply liquid weed killer and some iron and insect control and you are good to go. Lawn care is fun and rewarding when you apply these simple tips!
