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Lawn Care

  • Aerating

    Aerating

    Compacted soil prevents adequate water retention and air circulation — two elements that plant roots require for optimum health.

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  • Fertilizing

    Fertilizing

    Plants require nutrients to grow and be healthy. Fertilizers are wonderful allies when used correctly and in a manner that suits the nature of the plant in question.

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  • Mowing

    Mowing

    Cut the grass at a height of seven to ten centimetres (three to four inches), removing no more than one-third of the grass length at each cutting.

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  • Selecting, sowing and overseeding

    Selecting, sowing and overseeding

    Before buying your grass seed, make sure you match it to the conditions of your property, such as the amount of light and moisture available.

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  • Watering

    Watering

    How you water your lawn seriously affects its health. Shallow watering causes the roots to grow upwards towards the water. This makes them susceptible to scorching from the sun and causes them to exist in the upper level of the soil, where water evaporates quickly.

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  • Problems

    Problems

    How to deal with problems on your lawn.

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Grasses, like other plants, do best when given the conditions they need to thrive. If not, they soon become susceptible to a variety of problems and can become dependent on chemical pesticides and fertilizers—a costly expense both economically and environmentally. However, given a bit of forethought, it is possible to have a thriving, lush green lawn organically.