How To Get a Lush Green Lawn
If you want a lush green lawn, you will want to fertilize about six times per year; Valentines, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Thanksgiving. The last fertilization at Thanksgiving helps promote a strong root structure. This will give you really green/healthy grass . With this schedule your grass will be the first to turn green in the spring, and you will have green grass long into the fall. Be forewarned, the grass will grow, be thick and lush, and you'll be using the lawn mower often.
Aeriation
Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Compacted soils have too many solid particles in a certain volume or space, which prevents proper circulation of air, water and nutrients within the soil. Excess lawn thatch or heavy organic debris buried under the grass surface can also starve the roots from these essential elements. Typically aeration once per year is sufficient.
Thatch
Controlling thatch is one of the most important - and most overlooked parts of lawn care. Thatch is simply the layer of dead grass, roots, and debris that accumulates between the soil surface and the green grass blades above. Over time, it forms a thick mat, hindering water and air from reaching the soil and providing an environment that can encourage pests and diseases. Dethatching can help prevent these problems.
Aeration and dethatching go hand in hand with your fertilization program to provide you with a lush healthy lawn. The aeration and dethatching help the water and fertilizer be more effective.
