Grass lawns can be beautiful additions to a home, providing the ideal space to entertain guests and play with pets. A well-maintained lawn not only enhances the curb appeal of your property but also provides an outdoor area for the entire family to enjoy. However, keeping your lawn in top condition requires proper care and attention. Below, you can discover how to care for a lawn properly.

Neaten Its Appearance

Gardens can easily become unkempt, making it important to maintain their appearance. The borders of a lawn can make a lawn look untidy in particular. To neaten up a green area, use tools like a lawn mower and trimmers to create clean lines. Plus, using oak sleepers can make it clear where the edges of your lawn are, while also introducing interesting levels to your outdoor space.

Remove Weeds

Weeds can compete for the resources your grass lawn needs, making it more challenging for the surrounding grass and any welcome plants to stay healthy. Additionally, many weeds spread quickly and invasively, often outpacing the growth of grass or flowers, which can result in a garden overrun by unwanted plants. If you notice weeds growing in your lawn, make sure to take action promptly, to prevent the problem from becoming unmanageable.

Patch Up Spots

As a natural part of a lawn’s life, you may find that your green carpet becomes patchy in specific areas. This can alter the overall appearance of your lawn, so it’s helpful to patch them up carefully. To do so, you can use seeds to help patch them up. Make sure to do this at the right time of year for the best results,  which is generally in spring or autumn.

Keep It Watered

During the summer months especially, it’s vitally important to keep your garden lawn watered. During these warmer months, rainfall is generally more infrequent, meaning that lawns can easily become parched. For new lawns, it can be incredibly difficult for them to bounce back from drying out, so you need to keep them well-watered. For a greener way to water your lawn, you can use grey water and stored rainwater.

Feed the Lawn

While many green spaces can thrive without being fed, you may want to give your lawn a boost throughout the year. Lawn feed is specifically designed to help grass to thrive, promoting healthy growth and strengthening roots. Often, you can find lawn feed that is tailored to different stages of the year, or designed to target specific issues such as killing weeds and controlling the growth of moss.

Our Products at Hales Sawmills

Here at Hales Sawmills, we take pride in helping our customers to create an outdoor space that works for them. As a professional timber merchant, we can provide you with the landscaping supplies you need, as well as a wide range of lawn care products. Please visit our website to learn more about us and to shop with us today. Alternatively, please get in touch with us directly for further support.