How to look after your lawn
Lawns are a key part of home landscaping. They can be an attractive, low-maintenance addition to your garden, but only if you care for them properly. Here’s everything you need to know about maintaining your lawn in Dublin, in one easy guide.
Understanding your lawn
Your lawn is a living thing. It needs water, fertilizer and sunlight to stay healthy. The type of grass you have will determine how much care it requires and what kind of tools you need for maintenance tasks such as mowing or aerating the soil.
Lawns vary in their tolerance to different conditions like shade from trees or buildings, drought conditions and poor drainage. There are many factors that can affect the condition of your lawn including weather patterns such as frosty weather in winter or hot summers which can cause stress on plants making them more susceptible to disease attacks by pests such as aphids.
Basic lawn care
Mow your lawn regularly. You should mow your grass once a week, at the very least. This will encourage new grass growth, making your lawn thicker and more resistant to weeds. The best time to mow your lawn is when the grass is dry. Wet grass can clog the mower and make it difficult for you to cut without damaging your lawn. But avoid mowing on a really hot day, as this could lead to brown patches. This can be avoided by watering your lawn after mowing.
Don’t over fertilise: Too much fertiliser causes excessive growth which leads to dead patches on your lawn when it gets hot out because there isn’t enough water available due to increased plant material taking up all available moisture in those areas where there were no roots present before applying too much fertiliser so now those spots are parched from being exposed directly above ground level where most plants tend not grow anyway except maybe weeds like crabgrass.
Advanced lawn care
Aerate your lawn: Aeration helps to improve soil drainage, reduce soil compaction, and encourage healthy root growth. Use a lawn aerator to make small holes in the soil, allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots of the grass.
Control weeds: Weeds can compete with your lawn for nutrients and water, so it’s important to control them. Use a weed control product or manually remove weeds as soon as they appear.
Overseed if necessary: If your lawn has bare spots or thin areas, consider overseeding to promote healthy growth. Choose a grass type that is appropriate for your region and soil conditions, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for planting and care.
We hope you enjoyed learning about how to care for your lawn. We know it can be a lot of work, but the end result is worth it! If you have any questions or concerns about your specific situation, please don’t hesitate to contact us at New Leaf.
For all your landscaping needs in Dublin, from tree surgery, to patios, to laying a new lawn, get in contact with New Leaf and we’ll be happy to help.