Lawn care tips

 It  takes some effort and a bit of experience to keep a good lawn. what are the various lawn care steps that need to be taken each year?
The first step is moss control. Moss likes areas of shade, acidic soil, poor drainage and low fertility. lime can raise the pH level of soil which allows grasses to grow better. I used the easy-to-apply 'Dolopril' lime which contains magnesium and releases fast to increase pH level in wet spring weather. read instruction on it's coverage and calculate your needs. There is also an organic eggshell lime now available that is fast working and contains five nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. You should leave at least five days between an application of lime and an application of other nutrients.

Proper aeration can improve drainage, you can do by a hand or machine aerator to remove plugs of soil. after that  apply a quarter inch layer of coarse sand. This can not only improve drainage but  also improve oxygen exchange between soil and around grass roots.

Applying slow-release high nitrogen fertilizer can also control moss by making grass overgrow moss.  Once applied, be sure to water it in or apply just before a rainfall. after eight to ten weeks do another application to maintain the green. Slow-release nitrogen fertilizers will not usually burn, but you'd better to water them in just in case. there are also several excellent alternative organic fertilizers available e.g Scotts ‘Eco Sense’10-1-5.

To subdue moss, you can use either liquid or granular moss controls. Ideally you apply these products when the temperature is above 8-10°C, and you’re likely to have two dry days after application.

Mow lawn in different direction each time to avoid thatch. to fix thatch, you can use a Roto-Rake bar. fit it on the bottom of your rotary mower, rake out the old grass and overseed with great perennial rye grasses, like 'Elka II', at the rate of five to ten pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Perennial rye grasses are fine, resilient grasses that add great strength and beauty to any lawn.

Weeds control. You can  pull out most weeds with either a long or short-handled weed puller, or you can spot treat your lawn with new liquid home garden organic weed control products as soon as the weeds emerges.