People have
this misconception that organic lawn care is a difficult, labor-intensive
process, but it isn’t true. Organic yard care can actually cut down the amount
of work you do in your yard. All that is required is little work and patience.
You can ditch the chemicals and still keep your grass and garden green with
organic care.
Here are a
few organic lawn care in Simpsonville tips from yard care providers in
the region:
Mowing- Do not mow your grass too short and
mow only when necessary as with the weather heating up, your grass may go
dormant and would hardly require any mowing then. Make sure your lawnmower’s
blade is sharp as dull mower blades can damage grass and create ragged edges
that are more susceptible to disease. Do not mow your grass shorter than two
inches as taller grass grows longer roots, which can more easily access water
and nutrients to maintain a healthy appearance. Mow during the cooler hours,
later in the day.
Watering- Many homeowners are guilty of
overwatering as your grass probably doesn’t need to be watered as frequently as
you might think. Experts advise watering early in the day, preferably before 9
a.m. so that it can be absorbed by the soil through the day. Watering at night
can cause fungus to grow. Moreover, bad watering techniques can have a negative
impact on your grass. If you notice that your yard has turned discolored or has
started to curl, it means your yard is too dry- this necessitates watering.
Aeration-
Aeration is an
important aspect of yard care as poking small holes using an aeration tool
throughout your yard can expose
it to air and open it up for water and nutrients to sink down inside. In
addition to that, good aeration will make your yard look amazing by removing
and preventing thatch. Thatch (thick layer of growth that can absorb nutrients
and moisture before reaching the grass) happens when soil isn’t getting
adequate aeration.
Weed
Control- Use organic
weed killers instead of chemical pesticides to get rid of weeds as they absorb
nutrients, thus robbing your grass of them, which can lead to more weed growth.
If left untreated, they can turn into a self-feeding machine that takes over
the yard. The biggest advantage with organic weed killers is the fact that they
won’t do any damage to your yard when used properly. As soon as you notice weeds,
apply weed killer to prevent them from spreading.
Grass
Clippings- Instead
of gathering them up, practice leaving your grass clippings on the yard if you
wish to practice organic yard care as the clippings will work as natural lawn
feed by adding their nutrients to the soil (act as a natural fertilizer) to
nourish the still-growing grass as they decompose.
For lawn care services in Simpsonville, contact
Curb Appeal Lawn Care on 864-399-9185. Our focus is mowing, weed eating, edging
and blowing; hedge trimming; mulch, pine needles; aerating, seeding;
landscaping and more.
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