Monday, February 11, 2013

Landscaping and Lawn Care in Kansas City: Early Spring Season

By Tim Ratzenberger


The winter months may seem like a time of year in which landscaping isn't vital. But, the fact is, Winter is a crucial period of time for landscapers and home-owners to supply the lawn a needed advantage. It isn't too late to make up for a neglected end-of-the-year maintenance.

Encouraging root and stem growth early on could make a major difference.Summer months may harm your lawn without informed and proactive care. Against a lush yard fungus, weeds, and other pests won't be able to flourish.

Professionals and smart home-owners know that one of the techniques for a fantastic yard is Overseeding. Overseeding is easily done by a do-it-yourselfer who understands a few principles and techniques.

A Lawn-Care Contractor or Landscaping Company will assist you with the variety of seed and the unique problems your lawn may face. As an example, in the Kansas City region the same lawn could have deep shade and high traffic, requiring a mixed grass-seed. Speak to a landscaping supplier to find suggestions and seed products.

To begin you will need to have the following goods and gear-

Power Rake

Seed/Fertilizer Spreader

Seed Mix

Growth Starter Fertilizer

Landscape sprinkler

The aim of Power Raking/Verticutting is you want to scratch the tough surface and create broken soil 1/4" deep. Cross across the yard multiple times at perpendicular angles.

Spread the grass seed and fertilizer uniformly on the whole yard and doubly heavy over bare areas. Run the rake over the entire lawn again to work the seed just below the soil.

Now the seed requires to be properly watered and constantly damp for 2 weeks to provide optimal maturation during germination. To retain wetness, use a sprinkler continually each day.

It is essential to make certain the grass seed is concealed by a thin layer of earth and kept moist through germinating. Allow as much time as possible before Summer and just after the final frost to expand strong roots. That secret is essential regarding that trade secret which professional Kansas City Landscaping Companies use to obtain the perfect yard.




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