{"id":10323,"date":"2022-09-05T14:22:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T18:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burgerfarms.com\/?p=10323"},"modified":"2022-09-06T18:16:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T22:16:53","slug":"lawn-care-simplified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/burgerfarms.com\/lawn-care-simplified\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Care Simplified"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SPRING LAWN CARE SIMPLIFIED \u2013 OUR GUIDE TO ACHIEVING A SPECTACULAR LAWN<\/p>\n

We hear it all the time, \u201cI just want a pretty lawn, but I\u2019ve got some weeds and some bare spots.\u00a0 What do I do first?\u201d\u00a0 The truth is that there is not one correct answer because so much depends on the current condition of your lawn that would dictate what the appropriate approach would be.\u00a0 Following are our simplified step by step approaches to getting a beautiful lawn based on some scenarios that might match your lawns current condition.<\/p>\n

My lawn looks great \u2013 I just want to keep it that way\u00a0 <\/u><\/p>\n

Awesome, sounds like whatever you\u2019ve been doing, or someone did before you, must be working so let\u2019s follow these steps to maintain this great lawn.<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Apply a pre-emergent weed preventer, Fertilome\u2019s All Seasons Weed Preventer and Lawn Food<\/strong>, in early Spring.\u00a0 This will help keep pesky weed seeds from germinating and taking root.\u00a0 You will not be able to over seed your lawn however as the herbicide could kill your grass seed as well.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Keep your lawn well watered this summer.\u00a0 Fewer deeper soakings are better than daily light watering.\u00a0 Lawns should receive approximately 1 inch of rain per week.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Spot control any weeds or crabgrass that appear with Fertilome\u2019s Weed-Out<\/strong> or Weed Free Zone<\/strong>, weed killer.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 In the fall, around Labor Day, aerate your lawn and apply a good lawn fertilize such as Fertilome\u2019s Lawn Food plus iron<\/strong>.\u00a0 (28-4-4) Note: Lawn aeration is only required once every two or three years.\u00a0 If your lawn soil has a lot of clay in it, you may also consider applying a granular gypsum product at a rate of 8# per 1000 sq. ft. that will help break up the clay soil<\/p>\n

Step 5 \u2013 Apply a second feeding of Fertilome\u2019s Lawn Food plus iron<\/strong> 4 to 6 weeks after first feeding.<\/p>\n

My lawn is mostly grass but has pretty many weeds and maybe a few bare spots or some moss<\/u><\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Spray early season weeds with Fertilome\u2019s Weed Free Zone<\/strong>.\u00a0 This herbicide can be applied when daytime temperatures are in the 40\u2019s to actively growing weeds.\u00a0 If you have moss in your yard; it can be an indicator that your soil is compacted and needs to be aerated, has insufficient drainage and stays too wet, doesn\u2019t get enough light to support plant growth or the soil Ph level is too acidic and needs to be \u201csweetend\u201d by adding granular agricultural limestone to you lawn.\u00a0 Moss is very shallow rooted and can easily be raked away before making changes.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 No sooner than three weeks after you sprayed for early season weeds, seed bare spots and over-seed the rest of your lawn with grass seed at a rate of 5# per 1000 sq. ft.\u00a0 Soil temperatures should be at 50 degrees in order for seed to germinate.\u00a0 Be sure to scratch or loosen up the top \u00bd\u201d layer of soil before sowing grass seed and keep watered.\u00a0 Note: Turf Type Tall fescue is great grass seed for our area but does require a minimum of 4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day to grow well.\u00a0 If your lawn or parts of it get less sunlight than 4 to 8 hours; we suggest you use \u201cShady Mix<\/strong>\u201d grass seed which only requires 2 to 4 hours of sunlight per day.\u00a0 Areas of your yard that receive less than 2 hours of sunlight per day might be better suited for a shade loving perennial ground cover instead of grass.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Apply New Lawn Starter Fertilizer <\/strong>when you seed at a rate of 4# per 1000 sq. ft.\u00a0 This will give your new grass seed sufficient nutrients to get a new root system started<\/p>\n

Step 4 – No sooner than four weeks after you planted grass seed; spot control any weeds or crabgrass that appear with Fertilome\u2019s Weed-Out <\/strong>or Weed Free Zone<\/strong>, weed killer.\u00a0 Do not apply in the heat of the day as it may harm your tender new grass.<\/p>\n

Step 5 – Keep your lawn well watered this summer.\u00a0 Fewer deeper soakings are better than daily light watering.\u00a0 Lawns should receive approximately 1 inch of rain per week.<\/p>\n

Step 6 – In the fall, around Labor Day, aerate your lawn and apply a good lawn fertilize such as Fertilome\u2019s Lawn Food plus iron<\/strong>.\u00a0 (28-4-4) Note: Lawn aeration is only required once every two or three years.\u00a0 If your lawn soil has a lot of clay in it, you may also consider applying a granular gypsum product at a rate of 8# per 1000 sq. ft. that will help break up the clay soil.<\/p>\n

Step 7 \u2013 Apply a second feeding of Fertilome\u2019s Lawn Food plus iron<\/strong> 4 to 6 weeks after first feeding.<\/p>\n

Step 8 \u2013 Next Spring, re-evaluate the condition of your lawn and follow which ever steps best represent the condition of your lawn.\u00a0 Getting a well established lawn may take multiple years so don\u2019t get discouraged.<\/p>\n

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Lawn is in trouble \u2013 Just as many weeds as grass, bare spots and maybe some moss; it\u2019s a mess<\/u><\/p>\n

If this scenario best describes the current condition of your lawn, we suggest you come in and talk with one of our experts on lawn care so we can determine the best approach for you based on your desired outcome and the amount of money you want to allocate to the project.\u00a0 We\u2019ll want to ask you a number of questions about your lawns characteristics in order to develop a plan for you.<\/p>\n

Once you decide on the approach you want to take, our friendly staff here at Burger Farm will be glad to help you get everything you need.<\/p>\n

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