The lawn is a key component of home landscaping and a requirement for any other garden, serving as a lush carpet for the landscape. In a home garden, a good lawn enhances the house's appearance, beautifies it, increases conveniences, and is more useful, all of which raise the property's monetary value. If you're interested in Florida lawn care, here are a few steps to maintain your lawn.
Various Lawn Care Maintenance
Grass Weeding
Controlling weeds is one of the most crucial maintenance tasks. Without careful monitoring or care, weeds will eventually outnumber lawn grass, the soil will deteriorate, and the grass will turn coarse. The roots must pull up all weeds and never be permitted to set seed; you can do this manually or hire a professional to remove the weeds.
Lawn Mowing
Mowing the lawn helps the grass anchor itself and maintain the surface level. One important tip when mowing the lawn is to avoid mowing it when the ground is wet. Mowing it when wet can cause the soil to move and damage your lawn.
Cutting the Grass
Another crucial procedure is cutting the grass. The amount of growth dictates the frequency of grass cutting which varies from season to season. For reference, the grass shouldn't grow longer than 5 to 6 cm during any season. Get a good machine that will cut uniformly at the right height.
Irrigating a Lawn
Light irrigation is a common practice among homeowners to keep their lawns hydrated throughout the year. The use of sprinkler irrigation can also save labor and water to a significant extent.
Scraping and Raking
An older lawn may develop a hard crust and become matted and woody in the lower portion. This lawn's grass is scraped at the ground level in April and May with a sickle. Raking is done after scraping to help break up the crust. The old runners are removed when the lawn is in good shape and the soil is aerated by hard, thorough raking in both directions.
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