Surely nobody will argue that the main characteristics of a beautiful and well-maintained house include a neat yard with good-looking and healthy green grass. For the keen gardeners, the art of maintaining the perfect look of a grass lawn keeps no secrets, but those who are just beginning to realize its effect and power may find this article completely useful. Here we will discuss how a beautiful garden can be maintained only with the help of a lawnmower, water and fertilizer. This combination may seem the basic necessary equipment of every gardener, but in fact, if used appropriately, can turn your garden in a magazine cover. So here we go!
Before you start working, however, you will need to check and maintain your lawnmower. Remember that one of the keys to a healthy and green grass is clean and immaculate equipment. So what you need to do first is to carry out a mechanical check of your lawnmower. If it is out of order, this may ruin your lawn by cutting the grass unevenly. Another mandatory thing you should do is to check the spark plugs regularly – you need to change them at least twice every season in order to see if they are already worn off or discoloured and they are one of the signs that your engine is likely to be fail soon. After you are done with the spark plugs, turn to the oil reservoir – you need to change the oil regularly by removing all of that remaining in the reservoir and pouring in new. A good idea is also to check the air filter and see if it is obstructed – if it is, make sure you clean it. The next you need to do is to dismount the blade from the bottom of the lawnmower and to sharpen it. Remember – never disassemble or service your lawnmower while it is plugged in, as it may lead to serious accidents. Once you are done with everything described above, you can assemble your lawnmower again and set the height adjustment. And here is one little trick – if you set the height a little higher than you usually do, more of the stalk will remain uncut, which will make the green colour more durable!
After you have cut the grass with your serviced lawnmower, you can proceed to fertilizing. The best way to fertilize your lawn and to grow a perfectly looking grass is to do this with the help of a fertilizer spreader. If you don’t, there is a very high chance that you distribute the fertilizer rather randomly and it will look differently, as if patched. The fertilizing should be carried out after you have mowed the grass and it is dry. The biggest error you may make is to fertilize first and then to mow when the ground is dump or wet – your lawnmower will spread the fertilizer on the grass, which will burn it and make it ugly. Apart from that, you will need to carefully select a fertilizer that is appropriate for your lawn – you can consult with the seller or with a specialist and get the best one for your needs.
So we have reached the final line – you only need to water your lawn now in order to help it become really healthy and green. As you know, people have been using water for millennia to make gorgeous lawns. A good idea is to water your lawn by using a sprinkler as sprinkling will make the water reach even the most distant corner of your lawn, distributing it evenly. Another good reason to get a sprinkler is to save on water, as it is effective in using it effectively and with minimum loss. One of the best times to water your garden is at 5-7am. There are two reasons for that – there is enough water to sprinkle at this time of the day, as the usage is low, and your grass will have a whole day to get dry, so it will avoid having mould or fungi.
To cut a long story short, you can have a fabulous green lawn with healthy grass by following these three simple phases – servicing your lawnmower regularly before cutting the grass, fertilizing after cutting the grass and watering in the end. The rest you have to do is enjoy your beautiful lawn!