Friday, February 22, 2013

Lawn and Landscaping Thoughts and Strategies within KCMO

By Edward Richardson


Some people assume Winter is simply not a season for landscaping. However, Kansas City landscaping contractors know that Winter may be a crucial time in the annual life-cycle of grass. This is very true if Late Fall Maintenance was forgotten.

Encouraging root and stem growth early in the year may make all the difference. With the right proactive management the grass in your lawn will reach its full health in the Spring and Summer time Against a lush yard weeds and disease won't be able to flourish.

Lawn-care professionals and smart home-owners know that one of the steps to a wonderful yard is Overseeding. Overseeding can be a simple do-it-yourself task that, when done properly, will renovate a patchy yard to a lush one.

A Lawn-Care Contractor or Landscaping Company will help with the variety of seed and the unique problems your lawn may face. For instance, in the Kansas City area the same lawn often has strong sunlight and shade, requiring a mixed grass-seed. Talk to a garden-supply store to find special advice and product.

To Overseed you will need these-

A Power Rake

Seed/Fertilizer Spreader

Grass Seed

Eco-friendly fertilizer

Sprinkler

The goal of Raking is to break through the smooth, hard dirt and generate grooves around 1/4" in depth. Pass over the yard at least two times at right angles.

Spread the seed mixture on the entire grass and doubly thick on patches of soil. Rake/Verticut yet again over the lawn to introduce the seed during the soil.

Next, the seed requires to be properly watered and made perpetually damp for at least two weeks to provide optimal growth during germination. To keep wetness, use a sprinkler repeatedly throughout the day.

Make certain the seed is hidden with a layer of soil and continually moist throughout germinating. It is important to provide precious time for root development in the early Spring. These tips should provide the Gardening secrets and techniques you will need for a wonderful yard.




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