Getting to Know Grass
Having healthy grass on your lawn will surely make your home look more beautiful.
But how much do you really know about grass? And what are the effective ways of taking care of it to keep it green and healthy? Below is a list of the different types of grass and some simple maintenance tips: Warm Season Bermuda Grass - The most basic rule to having a healthy grass is to mow and water the plant properly.
Bermuda grass is known for requiring simple care but one that will depend on the right techniques and timing.
When using fertilizers, make sure you spread it thoroughly among the grass.
It is important to know that the right way to mow is to mow less often and to raise the mowing level to 2 inches in times of drought.
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Augustine Grass - If you are living in a place which rains constantly, then maybe there is not a need for you to water the grass anymore.
Watering St.
Augustine grass does not need to be done daily as doing so will cause the grass to be less resistant to drought.
Watering it once or twice a week is enough, depending on environmental temperature.
This type of grass also grows better with little fertilizer applied.
Cold Season Kentucky Blue Grass - Watering this type of grass is not difficult.
In the absence of rainfall, it is recommended that the grass be watered just once to twice a week and just enough to wet the top 6-8 inches of the soil to give the roots adequate moisture to withstand the dry season.
It is recommended to mow this grass one a week to a height of 1 ½ - 2 ¼ inches.
Fertilizers are also important for the grass and must be applied at least twice a year.
Perennial Ryegrass - Water is very important for newly seeded areas.
Perennial ryegrass is known to withstand a week without water but will wither and lose health when not watered correctly.
Fertilizing is recommended for this grass every season.
Mowing is also not a problem for this grass.
It can survive frequent mowing and will actually require it since this type of grass grows quickly, especially when watered properly.
Keeping one's home interior beautiful is given for most people, but sometimes, the front lawn can be neglected.
Growing good-looking, healthy grass in this part of your home will give it an instant facade lift.
Plus, gardening can also be a fabulous hobby one can start anytime and at any age.
But how much do you really know about grass? And what are the effective ways of taking care of it to keep it green and healthy? Below is a list of the different types of grass and some simple maintenance tips: Warm Season Bermuda Grass - The most basic rule to having a healthy grass is to mow and water the plant properly.
Bermuda grass is known for requiring simple care but one that will depend on the right techniques and timing.
When using fertilizers, make sure you spread it thoroughly among the grass.
It is important to know that the right way to mow is to mow less often and to raise the mowing level to 2 inches in times of drought.
St.
Augustine Grass - If you are living in a place which rains constantly, then maybe there is not a need for you to water the grass anymore.
Watering St.
Augustine grass does not need to be done daily as doing so will cause the grass to be less resistant to drought.
Watering it once or twice a week is enough, depending on environmental temperature.
This type of grass also grows better with little fertilizer applied.
Cold Season Kentucky Blue Grass - Watering this type of grass is not difficult.
In the absence of rainfall, it is recommended that the grass be watered just once to twice a week and just enough to wet the top 6-8 inches of the soil to give the roots adequate moisture to withstand the dry season.
It is recommended to mow this grass one a week to a height of 1 ½ - 2 ¼ inches.
Fertilizers are also important for the grass and must be applied at least twice a year.
Perennial Ryegrass - Water is very important for newly seeded areas.
Perennial ryegrass is known to withstand a week without water but will wither and lose health when not watered correctly.
Fertilizing is recommended for this grass every season.
Mowing is also not a problem for this grass.
It can survive frequent mowing and will actually require it since this type of grass grows quickly, especially when watered properly.
Keeping one's home interior beautiful is given for most people, but sometimes, the front lawn can be neglected.
Growing good-looking, healthy grass in this part of your home will give it an instant facade lift.
Plus, gardening can also be a fabulous hobby one can start anytime and at any age.