Turf Care Tips: Keeping Your Lawn Healthy and Vibrant
Maintaining a lush, green lawn often involves tackling common issues like insects, weeds, and disease. Here are some expert tips to help your grass thrive:
- Thatch Removal: Reduce thatch by lowering your mowing height. Thatch buildup can prevent water and nutrients from reaching the soil.
- Aeration: Aerate your lawn twice a year to remove excess thatch, reduce soil compaction, and allow your grass to grow more robustly.
- Top Dressing: Apply a layer of well-aged organic compost (between half an inch to two inches thick). This enriches the soil, boosts water retention, and accelerates grass growth.
Bonus Tip: Avoid using colored mulches in your flower beds. The dyes can leach into the soil, reducing the beneficial microbial activity essential for healthy plant growth.
Tree Care: Trimming and Fertilization
Caring for trees is crucial, especially for oak trees during their wilting season. Here’s how to manage tree maintenance effectively:
- Oak Tree Pruning: Avoid pruning oak trees from February 1 to July 1 to prevent the spread of oak wilt. For more information, visit Texas A&M Forest Service Oak Wilt FAQs.
- Root Care: Steer clear of mulching over the root collar, which can harm your tree’s health.
- Fertilization: If your tree hasn’t been fertilized in two seasons, consider deep root fertilization and applying compost around the tree base.
- Pruning Tips: Open the tree canopy to improve light filtration and air circulation for the plants below. Always remove dead or crossing branches to maintain the tree’s health and structure.
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