A pretty lawn enhances the value and the
beauty of your home. But it takes a lot of hard
work. Weeds grow year round, so "Roundup" weed
killer is a necessity.
I usually keep a
ready supply and try to go out into the flower
beds once a month and kill the weeds. It has
always amazed me how fast and tall weeds can grown
in a couple of weeks.
Crabgrass preventer
must be applied early in the year, usually in
February or March depending on where you live in
the country. Usually two applications are needed.
It seems like most years I always miss this
deadline, and so I fight the crabgrass all summer.
Good fertilizer needs to be applied. Check
your local hardware store for times and types to
use.
Aerating the lawn and placing lime on
the lawn are useful also. Each part of the country
differs so you might want to search the local
nurseries for information on this.
If you
have children, it is a fun thing to do with them
as a family. Also a great time to teach them some
of the principles that I have outlined in my two
articles.
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