If you’ve ever admired a healthy, green lawn that another homeowner kept, you are not alone. A healthy, green lawn can be grown every year. No matter the property size. Even with many weed types. This is common in Southern Louisiana. It takes some work and planning, but you, too, can have a healthy lawn by following a few expert tips.
Soil Preparation
Around here, soils can vary greatly, so it’s important to test your soil to ensure it’s healthy for grass. Find out the pH and nutrient levels to determine your fertilization routine. A professional landscaping team can help prep your soil for healthy turf to follow.
Mowing Maintenance
Whether you hire an expert lawn care service or do it solo as a homeowner, one thing is for sure. Keeping a lush lawn throughout the year requires mowing, mowing, and more mowing. Without it, your grass can get sick. It might grow unevenly, with patches. Weeds, fungi, and pests can also appear more often.
Lots and Lots of Water
Louisiana lawns have special needs when it comes to watering. Experts say plants need about 1 to 1.5 inches of water each week. This water can come from rain or watering. Summer heat can be very strong. Water needs to go deep into the roots. This helps the grass stay healthy.
From Chickweed to Goosegrass
Weed plants grow quickly and appear all around. They grow faster than the grass we plant. There are a few types of weeds to watch out for. These are chickweed, dandelion, crabgrass, clover, goosegrass, and dollarweed. Weeds tend to suck out all the nutrients from your lawn, including the water. Weeds need to be removed as soon as possible. It’s a lot of work, but a professional landscaping crew can get rid of weeds and restore your healthy turf.
Pesticide Treatment
Here is another issue that can ruin a beautiful lawn: Grub worms and chinch bugs are two of the worst offenders. All the time you spend caring for a green lawn can turn into yellow or brown patches. This can happen quickly. A good pesticide can stop insects from invading your yard. It helps prevent widespread damage. Adding a preventive pesticide to your lawn service can stop these yearly pests. It helps keep your lawn healthy.
Green, Lush and Thriving
We are licensed, experienced, and ready to go! We offer free estimates, too. If you live in Zachary, LA, and want a healthy lawn all year, contact SRP Landscaping, a family-owned business, for great lawn care services.
