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Written by admin on 20 January 2009
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Lawn mower, mowing, mowers, mower blades, why write about lawn mowing when the last thing on a gardeners mind is cutting grass?
At the start of spring we begin to consider lawn maintenance which includes scarifying, aerating, weeding and feeding our lawns. The weather warms, the lawn fertiliser imparts that early season encouragement and we get out the lawn mower. Our mowers have been disregarded for months and yet we ask them to hover and cut like last season, start as they did when they were mowing the lawn twice weekly last summer and, if they do start, trim the lawn as neatly equally well as they did whilst their blades were newly sharpened.
Away we go to have the lawn mower maintained only to be informed there is a waiting list of at least a month. I imagine most of us have in mind it is like having our car maintained, we call the garage and more often than not inside a week it is into the workshop and delivered back the same day hopefully thankful for the care showered upon it. As luck would have it not everybody attempts to have their cars maintained at the first sign of good weather.
Get ahead of the game this year. Leastwise think to give the battery a charge if you have a self-starting mower (yes I have done it!), Have the oil and sparking plug replaced, blades set and so on in preparation for the busy season ahead.
On the matter of lawn mowers, if you require a new mower why not begin searching right away? There is a great deal of choice these days irrespective of the size of your lawn and garden. Ride on Mowers, Cylinder Motor Mower, Push Mower, Petrol Rotary Mower and Electric Mowers including Hover types. The main thing is to acquire the most beneficial and affordable mowing machine for you and your lawn.
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Written by 2 on 20 October 2008
Discover natural, organic and chemical-free solutions to get rid of slugs
It doesn’t matter whether you have a small lawn or a big lawn, if the daytime temperatures where you live are starting to hit the mid-60s during the day, then it is time to think about a Lawn Winterizer.
Lawn Winterizer Fertilizing
The first thing to consider is your lawn’s root health in regards to nutrients. I always recommend a final application of fertilizer around October or November. The fertilizer you choose should be a mix contain some nitrogen, but more concentrated with porassium and phosphorus. These last two elements strengthen the lawn’s root system which does most of its thickening in the cooler fall months. A good analysis will look like this: 20-20-10 or 15-15-15. You may not find those exact analysis, but get something similar.
Fall Lawn Aeration
Aeration should be done every year on every lawn, no matter what. Make no mistake; this is the most important thing you can do to your lawn. Aeration loosens up compacted lawn soil and allows the nutrients from your winterizer fertilizer to get to the root system. It also helps break down the thatch layer that accumulates during the hot summer.
After your aeration, it is a great time to put down some fresh grass seed. Many people are confused about what type of grass seed to use. If you are unsure, you can take a sampling to your local university extension for proper identification. Otherwise, you should buy good quality bluegrass and perennial rye grass mix for sunner areas, and fine fescue for shady areas. These general seeds will mix with most lawn types just fine.
Final Lawn Mowing
I get so many people sending me email everyday wondering when they should cut their lawn for the final time of the year. It seems people just can’t wait to put that mower away for the year and break out the snow blower. It’s simple: your last mowing should be when day time temperatures are consistently in the mid-40s. In addition, you should mow your lawn 1” lower than normal on the final cut. This is because snow will pack down on it and if it is too long, the blades will die and leave heavy layers that you will have to rake out in the spring.
Lastly, you should look into purchasing ice melt and snow melt early this year. I have been in touch with my suppliers, and they are already predicting a shortage. You should never use too much ice melter on your driveway or sidewalk because it can harm the grass. Always follow the labeling. Most deicing salts and ice melters with calcium chloride will be best for you grass, trees and shrubs and concrete surfaces.
It is very important that you take these basic steps now if you want to help your lawn for next year. Taking this advice now will definitely payoff for you come spring showers next season.
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