What to focus on as the season opens — and why April is the most important month for your lawn.
Topdress your planting beds with shredded hardwood mulch. It not only retains moisture in the ground, it also acts as a weed barrier and gives your planting beds a fresh look for spring.
If you are planning on overseeding your turf in the spring, remember to skip the pre-emergent crabgrass control on your turf. This herbicide will not only keep the crabgrass in check, it will also keep the desirable grasses from germinating.
April is National Lawn Care Month · A healthy 50'×50' turf area releases enough oxygen to meet the demands of a family of four, absorbs smog-producing ozone and sulfur dioxide, and a well-maintained lawn and landscape can add as much as 15% to the value of your property.
Plants that bloom from May to October and have a "one season" life cycle are called annuals. By selecting the right annuals, you can make any landscape look like a garden paradise. Don't rush the season by planting too soon — a late frost will kill the new seedlings.
What's the best time of day to water turf? Under normal conditions, the best time is early morning as the sun is coming up. This allows the grass to dry quickly and discourages certain insects and diseases. The key is to get the water to penetrate the root system. Amount per watering should be the equivalent of one inch of rainfall.
You may notice brown patches of turf — or brown patches that have a pink hue to them. These patches are irregular in shape and may blend together to form larger patches. Fortunately, snow mold only affects the leaf of the grass plant, and as the turf begins to grow, new leaf tissue will replace the damaged tissue. Hand rake the patches to stimulate the crown of the plant.
