Sunday, August 11, 2013

Summer Turf Preparation

By Gary Rodgers


Spring has arrive once again and it is time for preparing our lawns for summer. Redevelopment is a handy resource for strengthening weak lawns or for lawns with destroyed areas. Lawn developments should often occur in the spring or fall. Some lawns will only need a partial make-over. Revitalization of a lawn can be as straightforward as over- seeding a thin turf area. Total renovation entails taking out the old current grass before reseeding. Remember to note that if the prep work is not done correctly, the area may ultimately return to the circumstances that existed before. The crucial is to take the time and put together a excellent seedbed and make sure there is very good seed to soil contact.

Here are few steps to redesigning a lawn without amassing killing the current vegetation.

1. Cut down or scalp the turf so as to reduce the competition for germination of the seed.

2. Power rake the lawn as many occasions as needed to remove the thatch. Expose 50 to 70 percent of the soil surface. Always de-thatch, going in different instructions.

3. Aerate the soil to open up the surface and alleviate any soil compaction.

4. Grade areas to remove any high or low areas when preparing the seedbeds.

5. Apply a starter fertilizer to your bare ground and then seed or sod.

6. If seed is your choice of renovation, spread approximately " of organic mulch over the seed to help with germination.

7. Now seeded, tend to the area as if it was a newly planted lawn.

If your preference is to absolutely renovate your lawn, it will be essential to kill all unwanted grasses and weeds with a non-selective herbicide. It will probably take two to three applications to eliminate the sneaking perennial grasses and weeds. After killing the grass you have a selection of getting rid of the dead vegetation or follow the steps previously mentioned for partial redevelopment. If your choice is to remove the sod, rototill the soil and follow the suggestions for creating a new lawn. The developing season for our lawns is fast approaching and having our yards geared up for the summertime heat and actions will pay off big time.




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