A beautiful lawn adds so much to your home. It enhances the curb appeal of your property and makes a great setting for a garden or fish pond. With the right fertilizing techniques and other practices, your lawn will look great year-round. Read on for some tips on lawn maintenance.

Remove Debris

Is there any debris lying around on your landscape? Debris can include fallen leaves, twigs, trash that may have blown in, and more. If you're not careful with keeping your lawn clear from these elements, you may end up attracting vermin that want to nest in those areas, such as insects, rodents, snakes, and more.

Use Compost

According to Statista, 228.73 million Americans owned lawn and garden equipment in 2020, such as compost bins. When it comes to fertilizing the lawn, compost is an organic way to do so. You can easily use your discarded food scraps, such as banana peels, egg shells, and used coffee grinds to enrich your soil. Plants need a good supply of nitrogen to grow, and compost is one of the best sources of it.

Watch Watering Techniques

All of your vegetation, from your grass to your garden to your trees, needs water to stay healthy and grow properly. However, it is possible to over or under-water your plants. When your grass doesn't get enough hydration, it will begin to look yellow or brown and dry out. Too much water can also later cause root rot and create fungal infections. Luckily, when you hire the right landscaper, they can either set up an automatic irrigation system or properly water your plants on a schedule as needed.

Test Soil pH

Your soil pH refers to how acidic or alkaline your soil is. Since it's measured on a scale of one through 14, seven is the ideal neutral level. You can measure it with a pH stick or have your local landscaper do so and they can adjust your fertilizing needs afterward.

A beautiful lawn brings many elements to your home exterior. With the right fertilizing, cutting, and watering techniques, you’ll have green space to enjoy and show off. Contact us today at Global Green Lawncare, Inc for help with your lawn care or if you have any questions.