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Feb 2014

Fertilizing Your Lawn

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Okay, Now we have your lawn cleaned and seeded. Now is the time to encourage growth and discourage weeds by using a combination of fertilizers and herbicides.

Fertilizer

Fertilizing your lawn will help it grow thick and lush. However, if not used properly you may actually damage the plant. Slow release nitrogen fertilizer is recommended and you should try to use no more than 1 lb of nitrogen per 1000 square feet.

Apply it early in the season when growth activity begins. Too early or too late will greatly reduce the effectiveness of the product.

Herbicides

The effectiveness of herbicides often depends on when they are used. If you have a large weed infestation it is best to apply ‘pre-emergent’ herbicide before the seeds germinate in the spring. You should know, that you cant use this treatment if you plan to plant new grass in the spring.

If you have isolated issues, spot treat with a non-selective herbicide.

Call us at Growing Legacy for more tips and ideas to keep your lawn healthy year-round.

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Feb 2014

Crazy Weather

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With us tailing out of February and into March, now is the time historically to start thinking about your lawn for the spring. However this weather is really hard to pin down.  I do expect things to settle down soon and hopefully March will be wet and mild as we usually expect in the Carolinas.

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Feb 2014

Planting Grass

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Once you have repaired and cleaned your lawn, you will probably need to reseed areas that are particularly brown or bare. Here are a few simple steps to address this process.

Test your soil

This should be the first step in finding out why you are having the issue. A soil test will help determine what nutrients your lawn is lacking and what you need to do to correct the situation. Once measures have been taken to get your levels correct, aerate the ground to avoid soil compaction.

Seed your Lawn

You need to consider the variety of grass that works well in your region and with the amount of sunlight your yard receives.  Be sure to estimate the amount of area you are wanting to cover since seed coverage is based on pounds per square foot. Use a broadcast spreader if available.

Maintain the New Grass

Once planted, the new grass can’t be ignored. Water it regularly and fertilize it with a slow-release/low-nitrogen product. Mow your lawn whenever it reaches 3 or 4 inches but try not to trim off more than 1/2 inch as doing more can stress the grass.

Call us at Growing Legacy for more tips and ideas to keep your lawn healthy year-round.

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