We all have good intentions at the beginning of the year that this will be the year that we will have a great lawn! But somehow, by the end of the summer it may look a little haggered. There are five steps you can take in creating a healthy green lawn:
Water at the correct times, with the correct amount of water for your grass type (blue grass requires ¼” every other day, while tall fine fescue requires 1” per week).
Varying the heights of the mower for the variety of climates (longest during the warmest months, shorter first and last mows of season).
Aerating your lawn once to twice per year (aerating is usually done in the fall and spring when the grass is growing rapidly, and repairs itself easily).
Over seeding should be done with drought and fungus resistant seed. Tall fescue works well for this. This is usually done in the spring or mid to late September.
Having the correct fertilizing schedule.
What we have found is by using these 5 steps your lawn becomes a healthy lawn. This leads to fewer weeds, and a stronger root system that can overcome our climate here in Nebraska.
