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What You Should Avoid When Taking Care of Your Lawn

  • Perla Irish
  • December 4, 2021
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  1. Cutting It Too Short
  2. Mowing At Noon
  3. Watering Too Often
  4. Using Strong Chemicals and Pesticides
  5. Conclusion

Your lawn is one of the essential features of your house. It is one of the first things people see before they enter. So it’s a must that you take care of it. You wouldn’t want them to think that you are someone who’s isn’t responsible enough to take care of a simple lawn.

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What You Should Avoid When Taking Care of Your Lawn

Unfortunately, not everyone is an expert in taking care of their lawn. Some try to but, they end up damaging it instead. That is why in this article, you will know what to avoid when taking care of your lawn.

Cutting It Too Short

Yes, it is essential to cut your lawn. Nobody wants a shaggy lawn since it’s unattractive. But remember, cutting it too short is just as bad as well.

That is why it would be best for you to follow the general guideline when cutting up a lawn – the one-third rule. It means that you will not mow more than one-third of the grass blade or leaf tissue.

For example, if you want to have 3 inches of the grass blade in your lawn, only mow them when they are 4.5 inches tall (3/4.5 = 0667).

It can also improve the overall health of your grass since a higher cut increases the surface area of your lawn to photosynthesize and minimizes the amount of sunlight penetration to the soil where weeds and other unwanted plants grow.


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  • Lawn Mowing Tips for Healthy Grass, The Proper Way to Mow the Lawn
  • Knowing a Bit More About Lawns and Taking Care of It
  • 5 Basic Lawn Care and Maintenance Tips

Mowing At Noon

Mowing your lawn can be time-consuming, so it would be best to do it when you have free time. But it’s essential to mow it in at the right time of the day to keep it healthy and green, especially in the summer.

Mowing at the hottest time of the day can stress your lawn. That is why it would be best to mow it in the late afternoon or early evening. You also get to avoid working at the hottest time of the day.

Watering Too Often

Everyone wants to have a green and lush lawn. So homeowners try to take extra steps in taking care of it. One of which is overwatering. So it’s essential to clear this up. Watering your lawn every day is not a good idea.

Frequent watering makes grass have a shallow root system, making them more vulnerable to heat and cold. That is why it would be best to water your lawn for about an hour once a week so water can seep into the soil, encouraging roots to go deeper.

Another thing you need to do is research the type of grass you are using, as some species don’t need that much water.

Using Strong Chemicals and Pesticides

People would often ask, “Will dish soap kill my grass?” since some use it as an alternative pesticide for their lawn. Unfortunately, it can because its purpose is to get rid of wax and other fatty substances on your dishes.

Grasses are also covered in wax to protect them from the elements and pathogens. So pouring dish soap water into your lawn is a bad idea.

That is why experts strongly recommend using only natural pesticides or fertilizers to avoid unwanted effects on your lawn and the environment.

Conclusion

It’s essential to keep your lawn as green and healthy as possible. It’s one of the best ways to make your property more attractive. But many people don’t know how to take care of their lawn. That is why you need to share this article, so people know what to avoid when taking care of their lawn.

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