Happiest Lawn on the Block

Want to be the house that has the lawn everyone lusts after? Achieving and maintaining a gorgeous yard isn't as hard as many believe it to be. With a few simple steps, possibly including an irrigation system in New Jersey, you can have the lawn that all the neighbors are talking about.

Say So Long to Weeds

First and foremost, you must get to work ridding your lawn of any and all weeds and their roots. If you just pull the weeds and not the roots, it's almost guaranteed that the weeds will pop back up in a few weeks time. Once you're certain that all weeds are gone, use a weed preventer, otherwise known as a pre-emergent herbicide. These work wonders on preventing weed seeds from germinating. The best time to use a weed preventer is early in your area's growing season.

Feed Your Lawn

Want your lawn to grow rich and lush? Feed it. The trick to properly feeding your lawn is to know when to feed it, and the best time for fertilizing in New Jersey is in the fall and spring. Many people forego the fall feeding because they think that there's no point with winter around the corner; however, fertilizing in the fall will give you a greener grass in the spring. 

Turn on the Mower

Everyone knows that you have to mow your lawn to keep it looking great, but many people don't know how often to do it. Mowing once a week is generally acceptable, but the rate depends greatly on the time of year and the amount of water the lawn gets. The more you water or it rains, the more often the lawn will need mowing. Additionally, the grass will probably need cutting more often in spring (probably every four or five days), as it's growing faster then. If you don't want to go by days, you can always use the one-third rule that many landscapers employ. The rule is that you never wait for the grass to grow more than 1/3^rd higher than the recommended height.

H2O It

Irrigation in New Jersey is another big part of keeping your lawn looking good. Watering early in the morning is best, which is why many people turn to irrigation systems. They're a great way to make sure your yard is getting what it needs, even if you don't have time to water before work. Many people also water in the evening, but this is one of the worst things you can do to your grass. When you do this, you are welcoming disease, as your lawn will be sitting in water overnight until the sun comes out the following day.

Following these steps will leave you with the best looking yard on the block. Get started now and soon your yard will be the envy of your neighbors.