How the h$^% do you look after a lawn?
They can be a sense of pride or a sense of embarrassment but it doesn’t seem like lawns are going away for good any time soon. Despite the recent popularity of rock gardens/xeriscape, many people still look for that perfect green lawn as part of their personal green-space at home. But it can be difficult to maintain a perfect lawn and, in our climate here in Kamloops (and surrounding), it’s definitely not an easy task.
The following are my tips for checking in on your lawn-care routine to see where the problem may land if you find yourself having a struggle with your lawn this season.
Food and Water!
Watering is best done in the morning vs at night. This is because watering at night means that the unused water will stay there all night and can cause rot or fungus. Watering during the morning means it is used up in the process of photosynthesis for the grass and by nightfall the lawn is (or should be) fairly dry leading to less risk of disease or rot. Also, it is best to water a lawn with more volume (i.e., for a longer soak) less often (every other day) than to do a light watering every day.
The first thing to check when talking about lawn issues in a semi-arid desert is the watering schedule and nutritional needs.
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Watering Tips:
- Water AM vs PM to avoid risk of disease
- More water/Less often is best vs shallow watering everyday
- Even Coverage / use sprinklers or ensure areas aren’t missed
- Measure the time so it can be adjusted as needed
- Consider simple house-hose water timers to help with consistency
- Adjust seasonally, depending on seasonal rain/drought so lawn is not too wet/dry
During very dry spells cut lawn at HIGHER height to conserve water
“Homeowners should also always keep an eye on the soil condition of the lawn. It is also a good idea to put grass clippings back on your lawn. This will bring nutrients back into the ground (and not just leaves and other unneeded materials to your lawn). More and more people are calling organic fertilizers for their lawn now than ever before” said Greg Lyons, an arborist.
Aeration
For heavy clay or sandy soils it is best to get the lawns and other plants in the yard some food. Which was nice because as mentioned, they are at a disadvantage. If all of the focus is on another website and the bigger this great way to see what it is important that people have a great way of understanding what is going on with your lawn. The first thing to check in on your lawn-care routine to see where the problem may land if you find yourself having a struggle with your lawn this season. Aeration is a good way of keeping your lawn looking healthy, and is a good way of keeping your lawn looking healthy.
For heavy clay or sandy soils it is best to get the lawns and other plants in the yard some food. Which was nice because as mentioned, they are at a disadvantage. If all of the focus is on another website and the bigger this great way to see what it is important that people have a great way of understanding what is going on with your lawn. The first thing to check in on your lawn-care routine to see where the problem may land if you find yourself having a struggle with your lawn this season. Aeration is a good way of keeping your lawn looking healthy, and is a good way of keeping your lawn looking healthy. —
