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A LAWN expert has revealed tried and true maintenance tricks that helped his lawn be the greenest it can be.

With his knowledge, he explained that it didn’t take much for his grass to be a lean green machine.

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Kevin, a writer at DIY Lawn Expert, shared his gardening tips that nurtured his lawn all year round.

Those hoping to improve the look of their lawn can invest a bit of time with more frequent trims.

“Cut frequently. Mowing contributes greatly to the appearance and curb appeal of your lawn and is essential to its health and density, as it stimulates the plants to produce new growth,” Kevin explained.

He swears by a simple rule that prevents over-trimming and unwanted damage on his grass.

“The main consideration for mowing frequency is the one-third rule,” he said.

“Never remove more than one-third of the blade length in a single cutting. Removing more than one-third at a time puts undue stress on the grass limiting its ability to thrive.

“You may have to mow every three to four days during the spring/early summer when the grass is actively growing but only once every seven or more days when growth is slowed by heat, drought, or cold.”

For those just starting with lawn care, he explained that moving with intentionality was key to developing and keeping grass a healthy green color.

“Once you’ve gotten to know your soil, usually through a soil test, establish a deliberate fertilization plan,” he urged.

“Proper nutrients are key to a healthy, dense lawn that maintains a deep green color and readily withstands weeds and other problems.”

For those committed to their overall lawn health, a simple investment could take their yard miles.

“If you’re serious about maintaining a green lawn, I would recommend fertilizing no more than four to five times per year,” he said.

“Spring, summer, early fall, and after the first frost for cool season grasses. Once more during the summer if conditions dictate.

“If you’re in drought conditions, skip the summer application. But remember, the more you fertilize, the more you’ll have to mow.”

Never remove more than one-third of the blade length in a single cutting. Removing more than one-third at a time puts undue stress on the grass limiting its ability to thrive.

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Kevin revealed that thinking long-term was the key to properly feeding and nourishing your grass.

“Use slow-release granules and apply them with a quality walk-behind broadcast spreader. Be systematic when applying and pay attention to the weather,” he said.

“Fertilizing the right way saves money and the environment!”

Serious lawn owners also had to make sure to get their hands dirty once in a while.

“Deal with weeds. Although a strong lawn is the best defense at blocking out weeds, some are bound to make it through,” Kevin said.

While weeding out bad eggs can be pesky, he shared tricks that made it easy.

“For ongoing weed treatment, dig out or pull any larger weeds as you can. For smaller weeds consider spot spraying with a selective post-emergent herbicide,” Kevin said.

“I highly recommend not using a weed and feed type product.

“This type of product applies post-emergent herbicide over your entire lawn, even those areas with no weeds.

“Not only is this wasteful from a cost perspective, it’s also more environmentally damaging in comparison to targeted weed control.”

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