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As the crocus are emerging from their winter sleep, the last thing you want to discover is a huge turf-related surprise. Dead grass is nobody's idea of a great spring, but there are some ways to recover from winter lawn damage. Spring is a time of new beginnings and the awakening of lots of the growing things you've missed all winter. When the receding snow reveals a badly damaged lawn, many homeowners despair - but try not to worry, it's only snow mold and this article will help.

As long as at least a quarter of the grass is still showing through the leaves, you can mulch the leaves with your mower. But if the lawn is 80 to 90 percent covered, you’d better rake some of it up as part of your lawn maintenance. That much mulch creates too much residue, it won’t degrade well, and in spring it’ll be a matted mess that kills the grass. If your automatic watering system stays on all year, it's time to adjust the amount of watering during each cycle. Many dormant plants require lower amounts of water in colder months. A good rule of thumb is to reduce irrigation time by half when night temperatures remain in the 40s or below.

Good cultural practices can reduce many weeds, but a lawn weed killer will enhance the health of the grass. Interestingly WHEN to cut grass is one of the most important factors in having a healthy lawn. Firm it down so that there are no gaps and your new turf is no higher or lower than your existing lawn. In summer, raise epasaka.lt the cutting height of your mower to leave the lawn longer – around 5-10cm – as this will make it less prone to going brown in dry weather. Keep your mower well maintained and the blades sharp. Rock mulch will reflect heat back into shrubs and heat up shallow roots, so it’s not as good for the health of the plant.

If the damage to the plant is severe, you might consider replacing it. Once the frost period has passed, it's time to plant herbs. Culinary herbs are easy to grow, but be sure that you've planted enough of the ones you frequently use.

Aeration-Recommended twice a year to help reduce thatch, relieve compaction and channel water and fertilizer into the root zones creating growth pockets for new roots. Getting your landscape healthy early is the key to enduring the summer heat and stress. Designscapes Colorado will design a mowing package around your needs and lifestyle.

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For all your mowing needs, look no further than JR Garden & Lawn. We will regularly handle your lawn’s upkeeping needs to ensure that your grass not appear overgrown. I've used H&R since 2004 and Hugo and his team have always done a very clean job at a reasonable price. Hugo has even done a few extras without my asking, even though his contract was for mowing and edging only.

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Watering recommendations vary between different soil types, but as a general rule, water until there is about an inch of water (2.5 cm) over the ground surface. Pennington is committed to growing the finest grass seed possible and helping you create and enjoy the lawn of your dreams. Lawn grasses grow best when watered deeply at less frequent intervals. Shallow, frequent watering encourages shallow roots susceptible to drought and other stress.

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In the Upper and Middle South you may want to use transplants of lettuce for best results. If your grass is dry, do not mow until you have watered or until it rains. Mowing a dry lawn will further stress the turf and expose it to the drying effects of the wind and sun. Once plants have leafed out, it is time to make a final pruning to remove winter damage.

Overseeding is recommended when healthy lawns exhibit brown patches or grass begins to die out in spots. There is a right time and method for successful coverage, however, and this article will help. There are all kinds of diseases and pests that can adversely affect your turf grass.

The grass in shady areas needs less water because less evaporates, and it needs less fertilizer because with less sun it doesn’t grow as much. When you go into shade, shift the controls on the spreader so you’re spreading about half the amount. Now is a good time to divide these spring-blooming perennials. Dig clumps that have become crowded and that have not been blooming as fully as in past years. Prepare new beds by amending soil with composted pine bark and sphagnum peat moss to a depth of eight to 10 inches. It's time to plant fall vegetables in the Upper South.