How to make sure the grass is greener on your side

You’re probably familiar with the following phrase: There is always greener grass on the other side of the fence. This can be true, but only if your neighbors have better lawn care practices than you. Greener grass is within your reach, and all that’s required is identifying and carrying out the best lawn practices for your area. To ensure that the greener grass is found on your side of the fence take following lawn care tips into consideration:

Stay on top of regular maintenance

Lawn maintenance practices, like mowing, irrigation, raking and manual de-weeding, need to be performed frequently. Slacking on these lawn chores might save you some time, but it won’t save your lawn from becoming brown and dry. Many people mistakenly believe that these tasks are purely aesthetic choices and can be delayed, but this is a dangerous misconception.

Regular mowing greatly improves the strength of your grass. A lawn that has been mowed frequently has a better shot at fighting off intruders like unwanted insects or weeds. Plus, problems like thatching are eliminated and debris is removed from your lawn. To get the most of your lawn, change your mowing patterns often and never mow on soil that is wet or has been stressed by drought.

Schedule lawn treatments

Lawn treatments (like fertilization, aeration, herbicide application and pH balancing) take a little more time to master than regular maintenance practices. Oftentimes the hardest part of these treatments is the timing, and the easiest way to ensure that you get the timing right is to create a lawn care schedule. Scheduling treatments ahead of time eliminates the guesswork, putting greener grass within your reach.

Though it may seem counterintuitive, treat your schedule as a tentative itinerary for your lawn plans. Regional factors play a big role in the timing of lawn treatments, and if conditions aren’t right on the day you had planned it is better to wait a few days than to carry on. Keep a close eye on weather predictions for your area when the scheduled time for your treatments draws near, and adjust your plants accordingly.

Do not be afraid to ask for help

The steps that are required for maintaining a healthy lawn may confuse you, and that’s okay. Most homeowners are overwhelmed when they first being researching lawn care, but greener grass doesn’t have to be confusing. Do not be afraid to ask for help when it comes to your lawn, especially since you are surrounded by the best resources. Not sure who to ask? Here are a few good places to start:

  1. Your neighbors: If your neighbor has a lawn full of healthy, green grass it is a good sign – it means the same thing is possible in your lawn. Ask your neighbors about their lawn care practices, as well as regional information that they’ve collected that could be helpful when making decisions. Also inquire about the types of fertilizer they use, the chances are your lawns will have the same type of soil.
  2. Lawn and gardening experts: Usually the lawn and garden employees at your local home improvement store know all about the best products and techniques for lawns in your part of the country. Helping you make informed purchases is a part of their job, so don’t feel bad about seeking their advice.
  3. Lawn care providers: If you’re considering having a lawn care professional take over your lawn’s needs, you should call and inquire about a free consultation. During these consultations an expert will come to your home and assess your lawn’s health, as well as the best steps for improving it.

TruGreen will gladly visit your property as often as needed between scheduled visits to make any necessary adjustments and to ensure your satisfaction.

Getting Started with TruGreen

  1. Call or fill out the form above to reach a lawn care specialist.
  2. Know the square footage of your yard, as well as any specific areas of concern.
  3. With the help of your specialist, create a customized lawn care plan that meets your lawn’s needs.
  4. Schedule your Healthy Lawn Analysis2 to start your service.