how can i make my lawn look greener?

Answer 1

Use Scott's 4-step fertilizer system - I use it and am very happy with the results. Also, every fall put down some lime to help balance the soil's pH which will help your lawn look healthier. Use the granular form of lime with a drop-spreader for best results. Don't forget to water your lawn during dry conditions to keep it healthy - I find that watering for 1 hour each week with a sprinkler is best, because the water really soaks in to the ground. Good luck!

Answer 2

1. Improve the Soil
The first step is to test the soil's pH - it should read between 6.5 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic. Soil that is too acidic will need a sprinkling of lime; sulfur can be added to soil which is not acidic enough. You can buy a pH tester (see below, this page) for $40 - $60. Another solution is to have your soil tested professionally; first call your extension office - they often provide soil testing as a free service.
Lawns grow best in loamy soils that have a mix of clay, silt and sand. Too much clay in the soil mix, or heavy use, can compact the soil and prevent air and nutrient flow. Compacted soil may need aeration, a process of lifting small plugs of turf to create air spaces in the soil. For best results, rent an aerator or hire a lawn service to do the job - this will remove "finger size" plugs which improves aeration. Aeration is best done before top dressing and fertilizing.
Organic matter, such as compost and grass clippings, will benefit any type of soil; it lightens soil which is heavy in clay, and it builds humus in sandy soils, which helps retain water and nutrients.
2. Choose a Locally Adapted Grass
Grasses vary in the type of climate they prefer, the amount of water and nutrients required, shade tolerance and the degree of wear they can withstand. Ask your local garden center to recommend grass which is best adapted to your area.
3. Mow Often, but Not Too Short
Giving your lawn a "Marine cut" is not doing it a favor. Surface roots become exposed, the soil dries out faster and surface aeration is reduced. As a general rule, don't cut off more than one-third of the grass at any one time. Most turf grass species are healthiest when kept between 2.5 and 3.5" tall.
4. Water Deeply but Not Too Often
Thorough watering encourages your lawn to develop deep root systems which make the lawn hardier and more drought-resistant. Let the lawn dry out before re-watering; as a rule of thumb, the color should dull and footprints should stay compressed for more than a few seconds. When watering, put a cup in the sprinkler zone; it should get at least one inch (2.5cm) water.
The best time for watering is early morning - less water will be lost to evaporation. Ideally, it's better to water the first half-inch or so, then wait for an hour or two before watering the second half-inch.
5. Control Thatch Build-Up
Thatch is the accumulation of above-soil runners, propagated by the grass. This layer should be about 1/2" ( 1.25cm) on a healthy lawn, and kept in balance by natural decomposition, earthworms and microorganisms. Too much thatch prevents water and nutrients from reaching the grass roots.
You can reduce thatch with a steel rake, or by renting a de-thatcher which does a more thorough job

Answer 3

Water it and use a high nitrogen fertilizer I prefer LILLY MILLER.
I think it's a 15-36-18 time release, First mow your yard, apply
the fertilizer with a spredder to insure proper coverage, then water for about 1/2 hr. continue watering, preferably @ 5:00 am,
this allow the water to soak into the ground before the sun dries it
up, Apply fertilizer every holliday weekend, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labour Day, and your lawn will be the most awsome lawn in the neighborhood.

Answer 4

Try miracle grow, also rake cow manure into the grass it provides nutrients that enrich the soil, also you might need to aerate you soil so the grass can grow a stronger root system. And when you cut the grass don't bag the clippings leave em in the soil, they return nutrients to it. But it could all depend on the variety of grass you have.

Answer 5

Spray paint it!! Only kidding. You have to investicate the different grass varieties and look for something that is rich in color. I don't know of any particular grass but know that there are some. Good luck.

Answer 6

Where do you live? In hot weather areas of the country, I think some grasses go dormant in the summer, causing them to turn brown.

Answer 7

Stand in your neighbor's lawn!

Answer 8

Water it.

Use timed-release nitrogen fertilizer.

Keep it evenly cut at the same height.

Keep traffic off of it.

Answer 9

Is it brown? Maybe it needs more water. Is it yellowish? Maybe it needs more fertilizer. Maybe it just needs some iron. There's so many possibilities, it's difficult to answer.

Answer 10

Lime usually helps your grass turn greener.

Good luck.