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When Should You Treat Your Lawn?

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You might be wondering, “When should you treat your lawn?” The answer depends on your specific lawn. Warm season grasses, like Bermuda grass, St. Augustine grass, and zoysia, need fertilizer every six to eight weeks to stay green. You can skip feeding if your lawn is green and lush, but if it’s looking a little tired and brown, you should give it some TLC. You can also hire a professional for treatment of your lawn like oviedo lawn care.

Fall is the best time to tackle weeds. Use a post-emergent herbicide to kill weeds. You can choose between non-selective herbicides or selective ones, which will not harm the grass nearby. Follow all directions carefully to protect your lawn. Autumn is also a good time to prepare for winter. Fertilize cool-season grass with fertilizer to help it store up nutrients for winter.

Broadleaf weed killers and feed spreaders work best when conditions are right. For instance, weed-and-feed spreader granules need moisture to stick to weed leaves. Therefore, you should apply it early in the morning, when the lawn is still wet. Liquid treatments work faster in warm temperatures. For a dry summer, you may want to water your lawn first before applying any liquid treatment.

Besides watering, fertilizing, and overseeding your lawn are important parts of spring lawn maintenance. Remember to water early in the morning, so as not to increase evaporation. During the cooler months, you can perform other activities, such as aerating your lawn. If you aren’t sure what to do, you can always use a thermometer to determine when to fertilize your lawn. Moreover, spring is the ideal time to replace mulch and prune shrubs.

A beautiful lawn not only enhances your home’s curb appeal but also makes you feel good. A great lawn takes a lot of hard work. For example, you have to keep your lawn healthy in order to prevent brown spots and damage from heavy foot and pet traffic. Neglecting the lawn can make potential buyers feel uncomfortable, drive them away, and cause bad perceptions among neighbors. So, you should fertilize your lawn regularly to maintain its health.

If you cut the grass too short, you could be in for a shock. This is because cutting the grass too short depletes its energy reserves. That can weaken the lawn and even kill it. Even applying fertilizer too soon after cutting it will only make it worse. A better way to get your lawn healthy is to consult a professional. A soil test will tell you exactly what type of fertilizer your lawn needs.

There are six steps to treat your lawn in spring. Some people choose to skip this step, while others will need to perform all six. If you do, however, make sure to dethatch and aerate it thoroughly before applying any other treatments. If you have a thick layer of dead grass, you should apply fertilizer at the beginning of spring. Afterwards, you can use a lawn aerator to break up the layer of dead grass.

 



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