Everyone dreams of having a lush, green and weedless lawn. That makes your warm-weather backyard activities so much more enjoyable. Testing your soil, fertilizing, installing smart sprinklers and adding fresh mulch to your landscape can promote optimal lawn growth and make the outdoors your favorite place to be.
Test Your Soil
Your yard requires regular checkups. Soil tests offer an accurate assessment of your lawn's health, and the results show you which fertilizers to add and avoid. They also tell you nutrient differentiations in certain regions of your yard.
Homeowners can test their soil every three or four years to evaluate its pH, phosphorus, zinc and potassium levels, as well as organic materials.
Many residential yards contain excess soluble salts, indicating root disease. They may also experience iron or manganese toxicity, causing brown spots on leaves and grass blades. Iron deficiency can appear in white splotches. Knowing you have these problems makes them easier to address.
Fertilize Your Lawn
Once you identify problems with your soil, you can add specific fertilizers for nutrient support. Fertilizing is an essential lawn maintenance practice that influences recovery and weed prevention.
Nitrogen is the top nutrient needed in lawns with poor soil health. Fertilizers containing this element may feature fast-release or controlled-release nitrogen. Fast-release solutions quickly improve the color of your landscape, provide nutrients to cold soil and are cost-effective. Controlled-release fertilizers don't burn grass or dissipate through the ground or air. Adding nitrogen solutions to your lawn can enhance color and prevent weed growth.
Install Smart Sprinklers
Homeowners waste 30%-60% of freshwater on mismanaged lawn watering, mainly due to poor timing and improper application. Smart sprinklers calculate the weather and daylight to help with efficient watering.
These irrigation systems replace traditional controls, contain sensors and include internet connection to maximize lawn growth and conserve water. Smart sprinklers adequately water your lawn and garden to promote plant growth, creating an aesthetically appealing landscape.
Build A Wood Fence
You can increase your privacy and home security by installing a wood fence in your yard. In close residential quarters, fences may create a sense of solitude and comfort. They also add to the aesthetic and curb appeal of your property.
Wood fences project a natural decor that flawlessly compliments your home’s landscape. The traditional material holds up throughout the years and adds a sustainable flare to your property.
Add Fresh Mulch
Adding mulch to your landscape can effectively protect your gardens. It also increases the visible contrast between flower beds and your other lawn features. Mulch provides various benefits to the health of your yard, such as:
Weed prevention
Protection against soil erosion
Soil temperature maintenance
Moisture conservation
Spring Into Summer
Prepare for any summer gathering by making your yard lush and green. Engaging in the top landscaping techniques can help you maintain a beautiful lawn and enjoy the outdoors to the fullest.
Author bio: Rose Morrison is the managing editor of Renovated, where she offers advice on home renovation, maintenance, and organization.
