You want your lawn to look beautiful. However, you don't have an excess of free time and a beautiful lush lawn takes a lot of
lawn care. There's the planting, the weeding, the mowing, and of course the frequent watering. However, when all of these elements are put into practice, the result is a verdant, green yard, thick hedges and gorgeous flower gardens.
Fortunately, there are many ways and options available to lighten the load of
yard care that were not available in years gone by. Today, there are seeders for spreading the grass seeds, an assortment of tools to make planting easier and many choices in
sprinkler systems and
irrigation systems so that dragging out the water hose each day is no longer necessary.
Advanced Irrigation, serving the Minneapolis MN metro, is able to take care of all these duties and more.
Of course, with any lawn and garden, especially in Minneapolis, the biggest part of the job is maintenance - especially the weeding and the watering! So, if you are looking for some ways to save time - and often a bit of money - here are 6 ways you can reduce your time watering yet still have a gorgeous green lawn.
- Keep your grass reasonably tall as this will help reduce evaporation. The taller grass protects the soil. You should also talk to the agricultural department for your area and find out what grass does best in your region. Oftentimes, having green grass is as simple as having the right kind planted. For example, Bermuda grass does great in regions where there is minimal water while Bluegrass requires more watering.
- Improve your soil by using organic material and compost. Spread the compost on your lawn then work it into the soil using a top spreader. Using organic materials helps the soil to retain moisture longer and the aeration of working the soil promotes root growth. When your improved soil is combined with infrequent, deep watering the roots will be able to the grow stronger ad can take the soil's moisture to a deeper level.
- Choose fertilizers that will promote healthy grass while keep bugs and pest away. However, keep in mind that you can reduce the amount of water needed by not over-fertilizing. The best thing you can do, is to keep chemicals away from your lawn!
- Invest in an irrigation system with a timer. There are many irrigation systems available today. From large systems that have an assortment of valves, sprinklers and water lines to simple ones that can be installed by the homeowner. However, when selecting an irrigation system with a timer, be sure that the timer is equipped with a sensor that will shut down the irrigation system after it begins to rain.
- Make sure that your lawn mower blades are sharp. Not only will sharp blades make it easier to cut your grass, but dull blades will also expose your grass more and lead to more rapid evaporation.
- Pay attention to the weather reports. During drought conditions it is okay to let your lawn go dormant. This will not damage a healthy lawn.
Many websites provide additional information on the topic of irrigation and lawn care. One such site worth visiting is
http://www.advancedirrigationmn.com.
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