5 Easy Steps to a Beautiful Lawn
May 16, 2012 at 10:07 AM
By guest blogger and JP&CO contractor extraordinaire Pete Paulson
Getting your lawn in top shape may at first seem like a slightly daunting task. But if you follow my guide to lawn care, I promise you a wonderful lawn in no time—and with minimal effort. Within a couple of months you can have a lawn you are proud of showing off—soon you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood. It will only take two growing seasons to have a yard so plush, it’s equal to the Augusta National Golf Course!
Pete’s Guide to the Perfect Lawn
- Use a 4 or 5 step herbicide/fertilizer program starting in April and ending in October. Keep weeds at bay and your grass growing strong.
- Mow at 3.5 inches during the growing season, April through October. Mowing high helps to shade the soil (keeping it moist and cool), and increasing the grass’ ability to photosynthesize. Shorten to 3.0 inches in preparation for winter.
- Mow your lawn weekly using the mulching attachment. This is crucial because it replenishes the turf with fertilizer and phosphorous from the leaves, creating a strong root system. Mulch mowing also allows the turf to reseed itself from the clippings.
- Water alternate days during the hot summer months. Put down at least 2 inches a week between sprinklers and Mother Nature. Sprinkle your lawn in the morning hours before sunrise. Lawns should dry out between watering. A lawn that is never allowed to thoroughly dry develops roots in the top inch or two of soil, making it especially susceptible to drought. Grasses grow best when their roots extend deep into the soil,but the vast majority of weeds are shallow-rooted. Therefore, watering frequently and not allowing the soil to dry out may actually encourage weeds to grow.
- Stay with this program every week from April through October. Consistency is what really pays dividends!
There you have my formula for gardening success. Enjoy the experience and your results!
- Pete
Tags: Lawn Care
Pete Paulson
Beautiful Lawn
Category: Living
Grose Samantha
Associate AIA, Allied ASID Designer for JP&CO.
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I had a cousin that setartd this several years ago. He had green business cards printed from the computer to save $.Set up basic $ guidelines for approximate lawn size with weed whacking as part of service. He gave discounts to seniors, package deals for repeat customers, and 1st time customer, discount to customer that referred a new customer was completed job. Sounds like a $ losing situation; he told them this is the discount, etc but never mentioned a real price except it would have been higher grinned. He was extremely busy from referrals repeat customers. Dress neat, Yes sir/maam, No sir/maam. Plenty of smiles and always on time. His $ invested in only what really needed including a back up mower later a trailer behind car when he was a little older.He made enough money that he paid for his college with a grant scholarship. Also, he bought car pickup (2nd hand) without a loan. He did some winter work but needed the rest by that time.Good luck. Use your head common sense.
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