Green Fingers Season

It’s that time of the year again, mowing time is here but we also have to plant the seeds for the tulips if we want to see some next spring.  Having said that, our lawn needs work too.  Our lawn looks the most horrid in the neighbourhood, I often wonder if it is because we don’t mow it enough.  But here are some tips, if you are like us and have no clue about what to do.. and no green fingers as well.

Try this one, if not check back for other tips.

1. Aeration is the best fertilizer. By using an aerator to pull tiny plugs of grass out of your lawn, you allow more air to reach the root system. This promotes a healthy lawn and results in vigorous new growth. After aerating, brush sand into the holes to improve drainage. This also provides a seedbed when you cast new seed as part of the overseeding part of your maintenance program. Unfortunately, aeration machines are heavy and bulky to use. Consider doing this with two or three neighbours to defray the cost.