#yard tips

How To Get your Yard Ready For Fall

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“Due to the pandemic, we are all re-discovering the importance of connecting to the outdoors. We’re seeing…

Yard work is a science as well as an art. If you want a really nice lawn then some preparatory work needs to be done before you even think about creating a personal landscape.

Attention should be paid by you to the type of grass you're growing, the span you need to cut, along with other outside variables that affect grass development and wellness. 

Simply by turning it on, everyone can use a stand on mower or a regular mower, however, it does not mean you're cutting grass correctly.

Here are four cool yard mowing ideas to remember:

1. Mow in Alternating Ways

Each time is not the way to go with regards to your yard, mowing in a single direction. 

Grass grows in the way them cut, thus they will start to slant by doing so, should you consistently follow the same direction. 

So the grass grows straighter alternate the direction for each mowing schedule.

Moving in the same way also compacts the soil and creates ruts, which make your lawn grass less healthy. 

Weeds flourish in earth that is compacted.

2. When Grass is Dry mow the Yard

There is no hard rule that says you can not cut the grass while it is wet, but wet grass has a propensity to stick to the deck of your lawn mower. 

Make sure that the underside of your mower is treated with oil or silicone spray in the event that you need to cut the grass when it is still moist. 

Wet grass also offers an inclination to clump up, which implies a cut that is more irregular. 

Since they cause grass to tear up readily avoid mowing in soggy ground, as well.

3. Watch Your Speed and Direction

Yard mowing might be a chore, but doing it in haste will not generate results that are better. You need to mind your rate, especially when working with wet or tall grass. 

It’s a challenge to cut wet grass quickly and evenly. 

It is also strongly suggested that you concentrate directly for a straighter trimming when running your stand on mowers. 

Concentrate on the place immediately beneath you--concentrate on the course and do not look down you're following. Begin around the margin with a broad collar, to help you get your pacing.

4. Do not Cut The Grass Too Short

You don't need to expose the ground because this leaves room for weed to flourish. 

Also you don't need those unsightly brownish spots on your yard. Giving your grass a ballyhoo cut also destroys the root systems. 

Especially for shadowed places, where growing grass that is healthy might be challenging, you are interested in getting the grass to be somewhat more time to help in photosynthesis.

These are only a few of the guidance you need to get started on yard mowing. 

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1. Liven Up the Lawn...

Got a big green rectangle? Try adding a mix of low-maintenance perennials, shrubs, trees, and hard surfaces (such as rocks, bricks, or a patio).  Adding plants to the corners of a square or rectangular yard can soften the edges.  Curved flower beds add visual energy.  Renting or don't have a large space? Try planting annuals in a collection of pots off in the corner liven up a space without too much commitment! 

2. Hide Eyesores...

Wall-mounted planters or trellises can dress up an empty or unattractive wall or fence. Upcycle old wood pallets or use chickenwire to allow plants to grow comfortably vertically!

3. Plant Veggies...

Growing edibles at home uses less water than turfgrass, plus you get to eat them! Sustainable in more than one way! Go green.

4. Add Sound Effects...

Birds not cooperating?  Try building a pond with a little waterfall or buy an urn with a built-in pump.  This way, you can hear sounds of nature through flowing water (even if the sound is man-made).

5. Try a Mini Makeover...