Spring has sprung here in St. Louis
and grass is growing everywhere. But
the question on most Midwestern homeowners’ minds is how I get my yard as green
as it can be? What tips and tricks can help you get the most out of your
yard?
The easiest way to solve the
problem is to look at what prevents your yard from reaching its full
potential? Grass reacts to the sun much
like your skin does. If it is cut too
short it will burn at the roots and soil causing the grass to yellow or end up looking like the lawn below. The easiest tip to help beautifying your lawn
quickly is to leave the grass a bit longer.
Cutting
your grass on your Toro mower’s
highest setting encourages strong root systems and actually cuts down on watering.
While watering is an important ingredient to a healthy lawn as long as you
water thoroughly two or three times per week the grass will actually grow
deeper roots. A total of one inch of water per week is recommended. A deeper root system develops in to a much
healthier lawn. Another tip is to avoid
fertilizers heavy in nitrogen. They will
cause the grass to grow quickly but do not strengthen your root system. We recommend Milogranite as it is one of the best
values among organic fertilizers.
If
nothing else try leaving your mower on its highest setting. It will make a world of difference in your
lawn and cause those neighbors to be green with envy.
