Do you have a lawn that isn’t looking its best? Are you unsure how to kill the weeds and help the grass grow? You might think that you need to hire a professional to come out monthly, but you can do the same things that they do and get just as good results. Following these simple tips, struggles with your lawn will be a thing of the past. 

Water it Properly

If you’ve been watering your grass a little bit every day, you’re doing it wrong. Experts agree that doing less frequent deeper waterings is what you need for the healthiest grass. Additionally, periodically giving the grass a long soak is an excellent way to promote roots to grow deeper, which results in stronger, healthier grass. It’s important to remember that grass needs less water in the spring and late fall than in summer. If you don’t have a system already in place, consider doing an irrigation installation Boca Raton, so you don’t have to worry about remembering to turn on the water. 

Mow it Correctly

You might not realize it, but mowing the lawn at the correct height and time is essential to its health. Mowers should typically be set around 2-3 inches high, depending on the type of grass you have. If you cut the grass too short, it will cause it to go into shock, and it could die. You want to let the grass grow tall to allow it to establish a deep root system, but you never want to let it grow out of control. Additionally, mow often enough that you don’t cut more than 1/3 of the blade at a time. Finally, don’t mow during the hottest part of the day. The heat could scorch the freshly cut grass, causing it to die. 

Weed it Consistently

Weeds are the bane of any lawn lover’s life. They can quickly sprout and seem to be a persistent problem. Sometimes you might think that the flowers on weeds are pretty, so you let them grow and figure you’ll take care of them when they die. The problem with that is you’re actively allowing the weeds to further spread in your lawn. Killing weeds before they have a chance to bloom is the quickest way to stop the problem. You can use a direct spray to kill weeds that have already grown and then use a granule that you spread over the entire lawn to help prevent future weeds from growing.