Getting Your Yard Ready for Summer
Posted By Lauren Ryan on April 30, 2011
Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to start thinking about your backyard. Clearing the dead leaves off your garden art, getting the sprinkler system up and running, trimming and pruning the bushes. There are a few things you can do to make sure your lawn greens up nicely, here are a few tips.
Aerate – Having your lawn aerated in the spring is a good way to break up the soil a bit, let the moisture seep down and give your grass room to grow. Depending on your area you can have a professional do your lawn for around $35.00 or you can rent an aeration machine at your local Home Depot or Lowes. They can be a bit tricky to operate and watch out for the sprinkler heads. If you are having a pro do it, put yard stakes next to your sprinklers so they don’t hit them.
Fertilize – Every lawn can benefit from a little fertilizer in the spring. Pick a fertilizer that is formulated for spring and follow the directions carefully. If you over fertilize it may burn your lawn, which can result in unsightly spots. Water the fertilizer in thoroughly.
Before you know it, your lawn will be the greenest on the block and you will be sitting on your patio enjoying a drink and listening to your solar wind chimes clink in the wind.
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