In all likelihood, your lawn mower probably hasn't seen the light of day in a few months.
After pulling it out of the garage or storage shed and dusting off the cobwebs, there are a few more things to do before tackling
that sprouting lawn. This is a necessary step to ensure that your lawn mower stays reliable well beyond the summer. It's
not difficult to change your lawn mower oil, but if you're not comfortable doing it, you can take it to a professional for
a small fee. SAE 30 engine oil is compatible with most lawn mowers. If the grass is cut short in the fall, the lawn is less
likely to get diseased by the longer leaf blades being smothered. Don't cut the lawn too short of course, as this makes it
more susceptible to frost damage if there is little snow. One of the secrets to a great lawn in the spring is how well it
was taken care of during the winter. Rake the leaves and remove rocks or any other debris that does not belong on your lawn.
On the contrary, in relation to your lawn, weeds grow much faster in the winter than in the summer. If weeds are free to
run rampant during the winter, you might not have any grass on your lawn come springtime. While your grass is growing slowly
throughout the winter, pay extra attention to any new weeds developing on your lawn. If you want your lawn to look thick,
even in the winter, plant rye grass seeds or any other grass that grows better in the winter. One advantage of rye grass
is that it will coexist with your current grass, making your lawn appear fuller. Even though it's cold outside, you should
still water your lawn during dry weeks. By following these tips, your lawn should be tops in the neighborhood come springtime.
Once a particular weed as set up shop in your lawn removing it can be a long and trying ordeal, and many people simply give
up. This is when you see houses with front lawns that are more weed than lawn- your first reaction might be to frown upon
the homeowner for keeping their property in a state of disrepair, but the reality is that they simply might not know what
to do. You're faced with a few decisions when you get an infestation: go buck wild with weed killer and spray the whole lawn;
try natural techniques for removal; pick them out by hand; or spot spray and pray with the weed killer. It's no secret that
having too much fertilizer can burn your lawn. One very distinct advantage of liquid fertilizer is that you can control how
much is applied much easier and hence reduce the possibility of burning your lawn. Granular fertilizer can be hard to apply
evenly and it's almost a guarantee that you will burn your lawn at least once using it. To combat a burnt lawn be sure to
water your lawn generously after you fertilize. It's a little known secret that can dramatically change your lawns appearance
and health. The secret creates a healthier lawn without any additional work, and, it's totally free. Oh, and a can of tuna
can tell you exactly how much to water your lawn. For many people one of the biggest parts of being a homeowner is taking
care of their lawn. However, a well kept lawn also requires dedication, money, and time. When you sit on your lawn you probably
think that the only thing between you and mother earth is a few blades of grass. The thatch on your lawn can be your biggest
hindrance in growing a vibrant and healthy lawn.Luckily, there are several ways that you can reduce the amount of thatch present
in your lawn and thus make it easier to keep your lawn healthy. Many people mow their lawn too short and effectively kill
it in the process.Your lawn is a plant, and like all plants it needs some of that green stuff called leaves in order to continue
to survive and flourish.Your lawn behaves in the same way; mow it too short and you may soon notice that your lawn has died
and left you with a yard full of brown grass.Mowing you lawn at the half-inch setting on your mower is a guaranteed way to
murder your lawn you don't want to be a lawn murderer do you.There are a few different elements that make up your lawn: the
blade of the grass, the thatch, the root system, and the soil.This is relevant because in a moment you're going to understand
why a proper Aeration creates much more benefits as opposed to simply putting holes in your lawn. An Aeration involves the
physical removal of anywhere from three to five inches of your lawn core.These "cores" are the little dirt plugs
that kids always throw at each other when they walk past a lawn that has been recently Aerated.Removing the core creates several
important changes in the lawn that are very beneficial.
