With winter drawing to a close, your lawn may be looking brown and bare. If you dream of having a thick, lush lawn, it is possible with the right care. Here are some tips to make your grass grow thicker this spring.
One of the most important things to do is to aerate your lawn each fall. This will allow more oxygen, water, and nutrients to get to the roots of the grass. Give your lawn a thorough watering first and then use a hand-held aerator to make holes in the soil and remove the plugs. You will need to aerate your lawn several times in different directions to do it thoroughly.
Next, lay down a layer of grass seed. Use the same species of grass your lawn currently has. Water the lawn thoroughly after you overseed to fill in thin areas.
Use fertilizer regularly to provide the roots with nutrients to grow. Choose a formula that is designed to work with your species of grass. Fertilize more in the spring and fall and less in the summer.
If you see weeds on your lawn, pull them immediately. If there are thatched areas with dead stems and roots, rake them. This will help the grass grow in thicker because the roots of the grass will not be competing with the roots of the weeds for water and nutrients.
Don’t cut your lawn too short because that can make it easier for pests to invade your lawn. It can also make the grass more susceptible to weather-related damage. Never cut more than one-third of the grass at any time. Instead of collecting grass clippings, you can scatter them on your lawn to provide nutrients and keep the soil moist.
Water your lawn regularly. The roots need plenty of water for the grass to grow thick and healthy. Your lawn should get 1 inch of water per week and more during hot weather.
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