Lawn care (continues..)

Lawn care basics #5 - rake during the spring and again the Fall

Next in lawn care is raking the lawn. Rake the lawn with a spring tine rake. Raking the lawn has several benefits for lawn care management. The build-up of thatch is prevented and surface debris is removed. The removal of fallen leaves in the Fall is essential. Never leave them on the surface over winter as this reflects very poor lawn care efforts. Raking up creeping stems of weeds before lawn mowing helps in their control. Wheeled rakes are now available and can help make the lawn care process easier.

Lawn care basics #6 - remove worm casts when they appear

Next in lawn care is removing worm casts. Worm casts should never be ignored. When squashed underfoot the surface is rendered uneven and the bare earth makes an ideal seed bed for weeds. When casts appear scatter them with a besom before lawn mowing and removing the clippings by using a grass box. Using Lawn Sand helps to control worms.

Lawn care basics #7 - kill weeds and moss when they appear

Weeds and moss hinder lawn care process. Don't wait until the weeds and moss problems get out of control. Occasional weeds can be pulled out and occasional patches of moss indicate that the growing conditions have to be improved. Apply a weed killer or moss killer promptly as soon as there is an obvious invasion of weeds and/or moss. No single product can do everything so use the right chemical or non-chemical technique.