Many homeowners think a house without a yard is like a summer without sunlight: It doesn’t make any sense. For those who live off the grid, or are trying to live sustainably, there are some downsides to lawn maintenance.
One, grass can’t produce vegetables, and two, it needs plenty of water and attention to grow well and healthy.
A lawn has its benefits. You might be tempted to toss your lawn and install artificial turf or garden boxes, but you should wait to see the true benefits of grass in your yard.
Lawn Maintenance Tips
Why Grass is Important
A healthy, thick, and deep-green lawn is eye-catching. But it’s not the only benefit.
In fact, grass can be an essential part of a sustainable ecosystem, especially in densely developed areas such as the suburbs.
Here’s how a lawn can help your ecosystem, no matter where you live.
Cleanse the air. Grass can be considered a plant. Like other plants, grass photosynthesizes (i.e. By absorbing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and emitting oxygen, grass creates energy. A lawn can help clean the air. This is particularly important for areas with high vehicle emissions.
Don’t ingest too much water. You might not like the idea of paying water bills every month. However, it is vital that grass can absorb water in urban areas.
Filter water. Lawns absorb water and filter out harmful chemicals. Groundwater is essential for humans, so grass’s filtration is crucial.
The temperature should be lower. Because grass needs water to grow, it tends to maintain a moderate temperature. This is a blessing for homeowners living in hot climates as it can help lower their summer cooling bills.
Reduce noise pollution. Hardscaping can bounce sound around, amplifying it around your home. Soft landscape features absorb sounds better that hardscaping. A lawn can be used to insulate your home from the noise in noisy areas.
How to Keep a Sustainable Lawn
It’s easy to waste lawn care. Overwatering is a common problem.
You need to plan your lawn maintenance in Myrtle Beach and maybe hire a professional.
These tips can help you get started.
* Select the best grass variety. Some grasses are not suitable for all climates. If you try to make a New Jersey lawn from St. Augustine or Zoysia grass, you will fail. Talk to lawn care experts in your region or search online to find the right variety for you.
Learn how to water, aerate, fertilize, and seed your lawn.
* Your grass’s height will vary depending on the variety. Cold-season grasses should reach 3 inches, while warm-season grasses should grow to about half an inch.
* Every week, your lawn requires at least 1 inch of water. This should include both natural watering (such a sprinkler, hose, etc.). You should also consider precipitation.
* Aeration refers to the process of removing soil from the lawn. It is best done within the first few weeks after spring.
* It is a good idea to fertilize your lawn at least once a year, in the last weeks of winter. However, if your lawn is having trouble in spring, you might want to fertilize it again.
It is also beneficial for homeowners to fertilize in summer. Different seasons require different fertilizers, so it is worth taking the time to get familiar with each component of fertilizer.
* Overseeding is a way to fill in the bare spots in your lawn. It is usually done in spring.
* Use non-toxic pest and weed control. It is not necessary. Chemical herbicides and insecticides work very well.
Organic weed and pest control is an excellent option if you want your environment to be safe for children and pets.
There are many organic products that can be purchased at big-box home and gardening stores. However, you can also make your products from household items.
Although grass is not for everyone, it is not the resource-hogging plant that some homeowners might consider it to be.
You can reap the many benefits of a lawn, and also reduce your environmental impact with proper care.
Call Conner’s Lawn Care Service now if you need help in maintaining your lawn.
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Conner’s Lawn Care Service
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-504-4901
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