Get your lawn green and healthy with our professional advice on mowing, fertilizing, and deep core aeration. Discover the best way to take care of your lawn throughout the year with Keepin’ It Green.
A lush, green lawn doesn’t happen by accident; it takes consistent care and the right techniques. At Keepin’ It Green, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners revive and maintain their yards with a few essential practices: mowing, fertilizing, and aeration.
1. Mowing: Don’t Just Cut, Cut Smart
Many homeowners make the mistake of mowing their grass too short. This stresses the lawn, encourages weed growth, and increases the risk of drought damage. Instead:
- Never cut more than one-third of the blade of grass at a time.
- Mow as often as necessary, depending on growth rate (weekly during intensive periods).
- Mow in patterns to avoid ruts and compaction.
- Maintain sharp mower blades to prevent ripping grass tips.
2. Fertilizing: Feed the Soil, Not Just the Grass
Regarding fertilizing as lawn nutrition. Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer during the spring and autumn seasons. Consider:
- Organic fertilizers for building soil structure and long-term health.
- Nitrogen-enriched blends for rapid spring green-up.
- Potassium-enriched mixes for winter hardiness are applied in the fall.
3. Deep Core Aeration: Make Your Lawn Breathe
Compaction of the soil restricts root expansion, water uptake, and nutrient transport. Aeration eliminates this by pulling small plugs of soil, creating an open pathway for oxygen and nutrients to move in.
- Early fall or spring is best.
- Use with overseeding for enhanced lawn density and improved turf quality.
- Encourages a more drought-resistant, shock-absorbing lawn.
Pro Tip: Topdress with fertilizer and water your lawn thoroughly following aeration to enable roots to absorb nutrients.