Lawn Care New Year’s Resolutions

“In 2022, I’m going to go to the gym more.” “I’m going to read a book a month.” “I’m going to drink less coffee.” Sound familiar? It’s the time of year when people start talking about New Year’s resolutions. While the resolutions might not stick past the first two weeks of the year, there is one you can make that is easier to manage for the entire year: lawn care New Year’s Resolutions. 2022 is the year you’re going to have the healthiest lawn yet! Learn the steps to help you reach your goal.

Lawn Care New Year’s Resolutions

1. Water Properly. Unfortunately, watering your lawn isn’t as simple as waiting for rain or taking out the hose for a minute. During the growing season, sour grass prefers long, deep soakings to a depth of 6″ to 8″ a few times a week) over surface-level watering every day. To accommodate for rain, we recommend using a rain gauge.
2. Take Preventative Measures Against Weeds. The best way to manage weeds is to prevent them. When your lawn is healthy and thick, weeds don’t have the space to take root. Also, your lawn will benefit from timely herbicides to prevent weeds from causing trouble later.
3. Aerate and Overseed. When you aerate, you are exposing the soil to air and creating little pockets of openings. It’s a great time to seed your lawn because the seeds are able to find a secure spot down in the soil to take root. This will allow your grass to be as luscious as can be come springtime.
4. Mow the Right Way. Abide by the 1/3 rule: set your mower to a higher cutting height to avoid removing more than one-third of the grass blade when mowing.
5. Get Help from the Professionals. Shades of Green Lawn & Landscape is your local lawn care company in Indiana and your neighbors who want to help you have your healthiest lawn yet. We have four lawn care packages to ensure there is a lawn care plan for every home and budget. Call us today at 765-771-9998 for a free quote.