Apply Yourself… To Lawn Care

It’s everyone’s goal to not only want your lawn not only live but thrive – regular maintenance is nice, but it’s not enough on its own. Giving your lawn that extra boost includes lawn applications that keep it safe and protected into the future. 

The term ‘applications’ is very broad and can refer to several lawn care procedures, and they all do very different things for your lawn. Knowing what these applications are and how they work to ensure your landscape stays in the best shape possible is essential! 

Lawn applications: what exactly are they? 

Your lawn could use all the help it can get to stay in the best shape possible – the best way to do that is through various lawn applications. These are different chemicals and processes that target individual problems for your lawn and eliminate them as much as possible. 

The word chemical seems scary to many homeowners, but it can do wonders for your lawn, and there are multiple options out there to choose from. The key is researching different methods and brands, deciding which application you need, and finding the best people to help you do the job. 

The lawn care applications you’ll often hear about are weed control, weed prevention, pest control, and fertilization. However, they all contribute to the health and longevity of your lawn in very different ways. 

What’s the big deal about weed control? 

It may seem obvious why weed control is important for your lawn’s health, but it’s no secret that weeds aren’t good for it. Unfortunately, it’s hard to truly grasp the effects of weeds on your landscape and what weed control can do for you. 

Weed control starts with you – while you’re in the yard, pulling them out, roots and all, never hurts to keep them from growing bigger. However, that won’t do much to keep them controlled around your whole property. 

Effectively keeping weeds at bay is through a professional touch – they know how to thoroughly apply a weed control chemical to your lawn to prevent them from spreading. So if you want your grass to grow thick and healthy, weed control is the best solution to your problem! 

Is it really possible to prevent weed growth? 

Mother Nature is stubborn, and unfortunately, there’s always a chance for a couple of extra-stubborn weeds to pop up from time to time. Generally, weed control is very successful, and preventative measures are the best way to avoid a problem developing. 

Landscape sheets and mulching are two easy ways to prevent excess weeds from growing in your gardens and amongst your grass. They don’t do anything to get into the soil to keep those weeds away, though.

Other applications similar to weed control prevent the seeds from germinating, to begin with. Weed control by itself can prevent them from growing in the future – but being proactive is the prime way to stop the growth. 

Is there power in fertilizing? 

Fertilizing is one of the top ways you can enrich your soil and improve the growth of your grass. If the soil isn’t healthy, the grass and plants growing from it won’t be healthy. Over time, your soil can easily lose nutrients necessary for proper growth. 

Phosphorus, nitrogen, sulfur, and potassium are a few nutrients critical to healthy plants and grass growth. Fertilizers can restore these nutrients into the soil where they were lacking, and encourage faster, stronger growth. 

If you have professionals analyze your soil and determine what it needs, you can decide which fertilizers to choose. Some of these applications are phosphorus-heavy, while others are a balanced blend – all dependent on what the soil needs. 

Why is pest control necessary? 

Bugs and rodents aren’t something you want on your property because they carry germs and diseases and cause damage to your lawn and plants. Not to mention, they can quickly give you shivers up your spine, watching them crawl around. 

Those living in your home may have allergies to certain critters, and getting bit by them can lead to hospital trips and the threat of catching their diseases. In addition, bugs can swarm and quickly turn your landscape into a breeding ground to draw in more! 

Pest control is another treatment that can be done across your landscape to assist in eradicating this issue. You’ll notice fewer mice, rats, snakes, ants, wasps, and other creepy-crawlies; therefore,
your lawn will be much safer to spend time on. 

What else do I need to know about lawn applications? 

There is plenty to learn about applications like pest and weed control, what they do, how to apply
them, and what to do after they’ve been applied. However, understanding the main elements of these lawn treatments will help you understand your lawn. 

Can I really get hurt trying to DIY? 

It’s never a good idea to apply treatments you don’t know anything about; you could hurt your lawn and make yourself sick in the process! Also, it’s important to note that too few treatments won’t do anything for your lawn, while too much can kill it even faster than not treating it. 

As with most lawn applications, children and animals should remain off the lawn for at least two to three days to limit exposure to harmful elements in the mixtures. 

Finally, almost nothing is more important than using PPE when applying these treatments! 

What can the pros do for me? 

Trying to learn all you can about these chemicals can be overwhelming, to say the least, and very dangerous if you try to jump into it head-first without knowing what you’re doing. Sometimes, doing what’s best for our lawn is to let someone do the ‘dirty’ work for you.

If you’re considering having a lawn care application done to your landscape, give your local landscape crew a call so they can lend a helping hand. The skilled team at Divine Lawns will handle the job with care – truly making your landscape a divine work of art!