What Are the Top Five Best Maryland Lawn Care Tips?
Clay Creek is ready to bring the top five lawn care tips to the communities of Westminster, New Market, and Owings Mills, Maryland. Have you ever strolled around your neighborhood and thought, how do they keep their lawn looking so healthy and green? Well, we want your home to be the star on the block, and it’s possible, but it takes proper lawn maintenance throughout every season. Our expert team wants to share their years of experience and take the guesswork out of what will give you the best results in the quickest amount of time. So, are you ready to have that lush green lawn you always dreamed of, plus add outstanding curb appeal? Here are some excellent lawn care tips to get you started.
What are the best tips for cutting grass?
Did you know cutting grass too short can turn it brown and dry it out? So you always want to cut it between 1-2 inches so that it holds the water and helps deter weeds. You also should try not mowing your grass on the same day each week. Instead, watch how the weather conditions affect your lawn, so you get the best results depending on how much rain or warm weather you may have had during the week. Keep in mind grass is cut more often in spring than in summer as you don’t want to cut the grass when the weather gets scorching hot as it can damage your lawn. Lastly, don’t cut grass if it’s wet as the water weighs it down and can cause soil compaction. Another great tip is to change the direction of your mowing. It will give it a more even cut appearance, and it won’t cause soil compaction by having the lawnmower wheels going over the same spot every time you mow the grass. Don’t ever use dull blades as it will tear the grass and create an environment where diseases can grow, and eventually, you may have to replace sections of the yard.
How important is watering?
If you are watering your lawn manually, then we suggest you may want to get an irrigation system. Not only will it save valuable time from moving the hose around your yard, but it will conserve water too! There are two different types of systems; sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. When trying to cover a large area like your lawn, you want to use a sprinkler system as it has specific nozzles that can spray into every corner of your property, ensuring you have the proper coverage. Although, if you are watering plants and trees, then a drip irrigation system will give you better results as this system goes directly to the root of the plants and adds the nutrients needed for a healthy yard. You always want to water between 3-9 am, approximately 3-4 days a week when the temperature is between 75-80 degrees. A good rule to follow is to make sure you water roughly an inch of water every week, which is a good start to having a healthy lawn. However, you don’t want to water during the middle of the day when the temperature is at its warmest, as the water can evaporate and cause the lawn to dry out.
Why is weed control so important?
Talk to any homeowner and ask them what the most challenging part of a healthy lawn is, and we are confident the answer will be controlling weeds. Don’t you just cringe when you look out your window and see those dandelions, chickweeds, or crabgrass growing in your lawn, especially when they weren’t there the day before? Regardless of which type of weed you find, they all have the same result, and that is fighting with your lawn for the nutrients needed to stay healthy. There are numerous herbicides to choose from, but what you don’t want to do is put the wrong weed control on your lawn. That’s why reading the label is half the battle, as well as having an experienced technician handle your weeds. If you want to get to the weed before it germinates, it’s best to use a pre-emergent treatment. However, if you already have the weeds growing, then a post-emergent can be your best plan of attack. Our best recommendation is to have our knowledgeable team identify the problem and then apply the proper herbicide. It takes the guesswork out of the quickest way to control those annoying weeds and will give you spectacular curb appeal.
How important is aeration?
Aeration is key to a healthy lawn as it adds oxygen to your lawn and allows it to take in the nutrients needed for a strong root system. Did you know that aeration helps to reduce thatch? What is thatch? It’s a mixture of dead and living grass, stems, and roots that, when left alone, can cause damage to your lawn and eventually need to be replaced. One thing you don’t want to do is to use too many pesticides on your lawn as it will kill off the earthworms, which are a vital part of protecting your lawn against thatch. Once you aerate your lawn and have the nickel-size holes open in the grass, it’s an excellent time for overseeding, which will strengthen those thin patches and add to the thickness of your lawn. Be sure not to remove any plugs from your lawn as they will decompose and give nutrients back into your lawn.
What is the Best lawn care tip ever!
Let our experienced team provide you with quality lawn maintenance services. We know that the key to proper lawn care is continuously maintaining your lawn throughout every season. We want to give you some valuable time back in your day, so sit back and let us do the job for you! It’s time for you to have that lush green lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy. We offer superior services at competitive pricing.