2007-06-01 04:39:08 · 5 answers · asked by yp_gh_chicago 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Make sure it gets 1 inch of water a week through a combination of rain and watering.
Fertilize it in the spring with a fertilizer high in nitrogen. Fertilize it in the winter with a fertilzier that has about equal portions of nitogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Only fertilize it lightly during the summer, fertlizing during the summer can cause the lawn to dry out or grass to burn.
Treat for weeds in the fall. Only spot treat for weeds in the summer. Weeds can also be treated for in the early spring, but fall is the best time.
In late spring to early summer, treat the lawn for bugs such as grubs.
Seed the yard in spring, fall or winter to fill in bare spots.
To remove humps or low spots cut an X in the grass above the spot and cut below the sod and roll the grass back. For humps remove the extra dirt then roll the grass back. For low spots, add some dirt then roll the grass back. After you're finished, water the spot a little.
2007-06-01 05:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three things you can to do. Fertilize it, add iron, and treat for weeds. Any fertilizer made for lawns will do and the cheaper the better. The only difference is the bag. Fertilizer will thicken the lawn and improve the health. Iron will help to green a lawn that is not already dark green. Treating for weeds is a phased approach with using a pre-emergent to keep broadleaf weeds from sprouting. This goes on late winter or early spring. After that a treatment with general weed killer for lawns is needed monthly during the growing season.
2007-06-01 04:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawn, meaning grass can easily be improved by consistent watering. I would recommend a sprinkler system, but even if you use a hose and standard sprinkler daily watering is a must. It should be done just before sun up, not at night. Water it for 10-20 minutes depending upon how hot your day will be
2007-06-01 04:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by Leapers610 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the area and the drainage. Where I live, the soil doesn't soak up very much and overwatering has caused roots on the plants to rot. Check with your local Nursery and ask them. A lot of them have hydroseed. My husband uses a great fertilizer, but I don't know what it is called. Something Gold I think.
2007-06-01 05:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by buttrfly52 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could you be a little more specific please? I'm not sure if your just talking about your grass or, your entire lawn including shrubs, flowers etc.
2007-06-01 04:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by circle_of_life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋