Turf Tips

Healthy turf will resist insects, disease and weeds naturally. Your lawn requires specialized attention during different times of the year. The best way to do this is by joining a lawn care program, like Turf Science’s program designed to keep your lawn looking it’s best all year round. They visit every 5 to 6 weeks (with service calls included!) throughout the growing season with liquid fertilizer, micro-nutrients, and soil amendments to create a lush, green lawn.

However, there are measures you can take to keep your lawn looking it’s best in between professional visits:

• Water your lawn deeply, not frequently. This is best achieved by aerating the lawn so that the water is able to penetrate down to the roots.

• 3 days per week should be enough as long as a deep watering depth is achieved. For example, water deeply so that a 6 inch screwdriver can be stuck in the lawn without much resistance. This represents deep watering, encouraging turf root systems to grow deep into the soil.

• If you’re like most people, your lawn is the area of landscaping that is used the most. This means that over time the soil beneath your grass can become very compacted from people and pets constantly stepping on it, preventing water from reaching where it needs to go. That’s why aerating your lawn is one of the most important things you can do. Having a professional like Turf Science can ensure that this important job gets done right.

• Mow only at highest setting. This will encourage a deep root system which holds on to water longer.

• It’s extremely important to keep mower blades sharp. This results in less stress on a lawn, clean cut at the tips and improves color.

• Change directions every time you mow. This will strengthen your lawn and avoid notorious ruts that can occur from repeated passes.

• The best time of day to mow your lawn is in the early evening when it’s dry. Cutting wet grass can result in an uneven trim and wet clippings can also clog your mower and cause it to empty clumps of grass on your lawn. This can smother the growing grass and result in brown spots.

If you are in the East Bay, call Turf Science today at (925) 848-5020 and mention TheHomeMag to take advantage of their Spring Specials!