Friday, 8 February 2013

Do-it-yourself Kansas City MO Lawn and Landscaping

By Daniel Murphey


Some people assume Winter isn't a season for landscaping. But, in fact, Winter is a vital period of time for landscapers and home-owners to supply the lawn a needed boost. This can be most true if Late Fall Maintenance was missed.

The start of the year is a wonderful time to boost root-growth and help your property get an early start. Giving your lawn a jump-start development as soon as possible after the frost is likely to make a huge difference.With proactive management your grass will reach its full health in the hot Summer season Against a lush lawn fungus, weeds, and other pests will not be able to compete.

Pros and informed laymen alike know that one of the techniques for a perfect lawn is Overseeding. This basic DIY job will transform a lawn from a patchy plot of grass to a lush lawn.

A professional will help with the variety of seed and the unique problems your lawn may face. For instance, in the Kansas City region the same lawn will have direct light and dark shade within a few feet, requiring a mixed seed. Speak to a landscape-supply store to find special information and seed.

To proceed you will need -

Power Rake/Verticutter or Hand Rake

Seed/Fertilizer Spreader

Seed

Growth Starter Fertilizer

Landscape sprinkler

The goal of Raking/Verticutting is you want to scratch the fallow dirt and provide loose surface soil less than .25" below the surface. Cross through the yard at least two times in perpendicular angles.

Spread the seed mixture evenly over the existing lawn and thick over bare areas. Rake/Verticut yet again over the entire lawn to embed the seed in the soil.

Next, the seed will need to be well watered and kept constantly damp for at least two weeks for the best development during germination. To maintain moistness, water repeatedly all day long.

It is crucial that you make sure the grass seed is concealed by a thin layer of earth and constantly damp while sprouting. Provide as much time as you can before Summer and after the last freeze to grow strong roots. These suggestions can provide the Landscaping secrets and techniques you need for a fantastic yard.




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