Fertilizers

Excessive fertilizer use can create a thick thatch layer, blocking water and nutrients from reaching the soil. To reduce the thatch, you can rake the lawn regularly or apply a thin layer of topsoil or compost. Maintaining a healthy lawn encourages microorganisms and earthworms to help break down the thatch and release nutrients into the soil. Minimizing the amount of fertilizer, you use leads to less harmful algae growth and dead zones in waterways.

Pest Control

Consider the following points when using pesticides:

1) The ingredients in pesticides can be harmful to humans and aquatic life, so it is best to choose products with less harmful ingredients and use them in the right amounts and frequency.

2) Try techniques like soil preparation, planting, monitoring, and pest trapping to control pests effectively while using as little pesticide as possible.

3) Always follow the label directions when applying products to keep the environment safe.

4) Avoid pouring lawn and garden products down the drain

Preventive Health Care for Your Lawn 

Creating nutrient-rich soil with the right texture and pH balance will lay the foundation for a thriving lawn. Selecting a grass type well-suited to your local climate ensures your lawn will flourish. Maintaining a slightly longer grass length (about 3 inches) through regular, sharp-blade mowing will encourage healthy growth and minimize pest issues. When it comes to watering, the focus should be on deep, infrequent watering to meet the lawn's needs, promoting strong root development.

Lawn Care Videos

https://youtu.be/who0nxEL5b4 (Healthy Lawn Care Practices)

https://youtu.be/jf7vRStwL_0 (Mowing)

https://youtu.be/2iyzrWEWqhU (Weeds & Pests)

https://youtu.be/rOEjA-spOzU (Fertilizing)