The Secret To A Beautiful Lawn in the Athens Area Athens Lawn Care Services

 The Secret To A Beautiful Lawn in the Athens Area 

Athens Lawn Care Services

Actually, having a beautiful lawn isn't much of a secret at all.
Here's how it works:

1. Plant the right type of grass for your area

2. Use the proper fertilizer as directed a couple of times a year

3. Keep well watered during the growing season

4. Never mow shorter than 1/3rd the present height

Select grass seeds that grow well in your area

Being a native Southern Californian, I was very partial to a Dichondra
lawn. Imagine my surprise upon moving to a colder climate to learn it
simply wasn't possible to have a Dichondra lawn due to the colder
winters. Plants and seeds are available by catalog according to the
zone you live in.

Proper Fertilazation

In order to have a lush, healthy lawn you are going to have to feed it
with the proper nutrients. You will find the right fertilizer for your
lawn at your local garden store. Follow the simple directions and you
are good to go. Fertilizer is available in both liquid and dry form. I
have had good luck with both. A word of caution. When it comes to
fertilizer, more is NOT better. At best, over fertilizing will burn
your lawn.

Watering

As to how much water your lawn needs varies somewhat depending on
grass type. In general, applying one inch of water per week is the
recommendation when there is insufficient rainfall during summer
drought. An inch of water can be measured by marking the side of a
tuna or pet food can placed in the lawn. The best time of day to water
your lawn is in the early morning hours. If using a timer, try setting
it for 2 hours a day, 3 days a week or every other day.

Mowing

For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of the grass blade
in any one mowing. If the grass gets ahead of you because of a busy
schedule, move up the cutting height of your mower to the highest
setting. Catch the cuttings with a bagging unit, rake the lawn with a
leaf rake, or use a mulching blade. Then move the cutting height back
to normal and cut the lawn again a few days later.

For more information on planting and maintaining a beautiful lawn,
give us a call or stop by.