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Decorate your Lawn With Different Types of Grasses

A nice lawn can vastly improve the look of your residential or commercial property. In order to correctly care for your lawn, you should get advice from a professional or a successful gardener When thinking of improving your landscape, you may think of having the perfect, grassy lawn. However, with various different types of grass available, it is often essential to do the right amount of research in order to achieve that perfect lawn you have set your sights upon. Not all lawns have to be high maintenance and the research that you do will show you that.

Have you ever looked at your neighbor’s lawn or garden and wondered just how they keep their lawn so green and well trimmed? Well, the secret is simple maintenance. Many people simply buy a type of grass and they do not bother to research it. This means that they often get a high maintenance grass which needs several things in order to thrive properly. In fact, most people do not even consider the fact that they need to maintain the grass apart from the odd mow every now and again. So, if you are one of those people you may want to find out just how you can turn your lawn into one of the most beautiful in your neighborhood.

Choosing grass for your landscape Lawns are the most important features of most UK homes. The lawn might be in the backyard with a couple of flowerbeds or can be a much smaller area, but almost always there will be a lawn attached to an American home. The first step of starting your landscaping plans is selecting the right type of grass that will not only work well with the local soil and weather conditions, but also fit well to how much care and maintenance you can provide.

Different types of grasses grow better in certain areas and climates. A gardening specialist will be able to give you information on the best types of grass for your home, as well as how to care for that species of grass.

Did you know that grass – healthy grass – comes in more colors than various shades of green? There are dozens and dozens of species, in various colors ranging from bright red, gold, copper, bronze, blue and silver. By selecting grasses with various complimentary hues, your garden can be a riot of color in all seasons. Gold and yellow grasses, Ogon, Variegatus, Skinner’s Gold, Bronze, Aurea and Golden Toupee are different types of grasses which will defiantly increase the beauty of your lawn.

Before selecting the type of grass for your lawn it is important to decide, where the lawn is going to be? Basically the lawn looks good in large square layouts, rather than long narrow strips. The shape of the lawn and its location also has a direct effect on how much water the grass gets from the sprinklers irrigation system and whether it will or will not survive. It also affects how easy it is to mow and care for the lawn. If you decide this before picking the type of grass, you can get the kinds that adapt to any conditions, and climate.

Overall grass does need looking after if you want to make it the best in your neighborhood. So, keep the kids away and regularly mow and water it if needed.

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i put down some grass squares. i was wondering how often should i water?

the section that i laid the grass squares. i do not want to overwater this section.

u planted sod the dirt below the sod should of been prepared before hand , now its planted and u need to keep the soils under the sod moist to allow the roots of the sod to pentrate into the ground .

FAQs Prior To Planting

1. What should I do to my yard before I plant my grass? This depends what condition your area is in to start with. Do what is necessary to get to bare dirt. Rid the area of all rocks, sticks and debris. Make sure the grade is smooth and will drain. Make sure to have 3-4 inches of loose dirt before planting.

2. How should I plant the grass? Preferably starting at a straight line, lay your grass tightly together, staggering the seams (as if you were laying bricks).Trim off all access grass so there is no overlapping of the sod.

3. Do I need to till the ground or add sand/dirt? Tilling your ground 3-4 inches would be ideal. Adding soil or sand to fill in low areas is fine. Just be careful when you add sand because sand has no water holding capabilities. Adding too much sand can cause hot spots.

4. Should I put down fertilizer before planting my grass? Do not apply any fertilizer until the grass is rooted in. This will probably take at least 2 weeks with proper care.

5. What variety of grass should I use? Look at your situation; see how much sun/shade you have and what your personal preference is. Give one of our experienced staff members a call and you can discuss with them your situation and then a determination can be made.

After Planting

1. What should I do after I plant my grass? Thoroughly soak the newly planted sod. You will need to keep the soil damp for at least 10 days. DO NOT LET IT DRY OUT. This may require watering 2-3 times per day. Do not fertilize, mow or spray for any reason until the grass is rooted. When you cannot lift the grass up, then the grass is rooted. You are now free to start your regular mowing practices. Mowing height and mowing frequency is determined by the variety grass you have. A good turf program consists of fertilization, weed/ disease and insect control and proper mowing. We can supply you with an annual guideline at NO CHARGE.

2. How often should I aerate my yard? Two times per year is great. In the spring, aerate after the grass is completely out of dormancy. In the fall, aerate 45 days prior to the first forecasted frost. Always fertilize after aeration.

3. How often should I mow my grass? This depends on the variety of grass you have. St. Augustine should be mowed at least every 5-7 days.

General Maintenance

1. How many times per year should I fertilize? You should apply 6-8 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1000 square feet per year. This can be accomplished in 4-6 applications per year.

2. What analysis of fertilizer should I use? This is determined by soil samples. Take one sample for every 10,000 square feet of lawn. If you have less area than that 1 sample will be enough.

3. How much fertilizer should I put out? You should not apply more than 1.251bs. of Nitrogen per 1000 square feet per application. Your fertilizer analysis will dictate the amount of fertilizer to be used.

4. How much sun does my grass need to grow? Raleigh St. Augustine needs 4-5 hours of direct sunlight per day. Your Bermuda grasses need foil sun.

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