Achieving a lush green lawn is not as difficult as anyone may think.
The first thing that needs to be done is the proper selection of grass that can work well for both your soil and climate conditions.
After accomplishing this you will need to do regular and scheduled lawn maintenance which is mowing, watering, weed control, and fertilizing.
Keeping the blades of your lawn mower sharp will help you get a nice and tidier cut.
Dull blades only tears up the grass which will only promote stress and disease to your lawn.
It is also a good practice to mow early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat.
Mow your lawn to the according to the appropriate height your grass needs to attain a deeper and stronger root system.
It is also not advised to bag the clippings because the grass clippings in the lawn, upon breaking down, will act as natural fertilizers.
If the grasses in your lawn are too high, then it is suggested that you mow in stages before bringing it to the required height as cutting more than half of its length will shock the grass.
Never mow your lawn when it is wet.
Watering the lawn with approximately an inch of water is enough to reach the roots and, depending where you live, should be accomplished at least twice a week.
This not only helps the grass to be healthy but it also promotes root growth.
Never let your lawn dry out in between watering and the best way to prevent this is through a sprinkler system.
The two ideal seasons to fertilize your lawn are during spring and fall.
You can use soil improvers that you can pick up from gardening sections of home improvement shops or you can make one yourself by creating a compost heap that contains lawn clippings, fruit rinds, raked leaves, and possibly manure.
Aerating the soil is another helpful way to help the roots grow.