Lawn Care

Keeping Your Lawn Green And Healthy

Taking care of the lawn and garden is a top priority for many home and business owners.  The benefits of well-landscaped and well-manicured grounds are enormous.  From a peaceful park-like setting with a premium placed on relaxation to a basic property value enhancement, the pluses are clear.  Whatever level of gardener you are, there are a lot of things to consider that will help you through the process.

For the environmentally concerned gardener there are some key items of interest that can enhance your “green” efforts.  A reel lawn mower requires no gasoline – therefore, no pollutants.  Plus, newer reel mowers are far more efficient and easier to use than their clunky brethren of yesteryear.

Another helpful item for every gardener is a compost tumbler.  Instead of a messy pile or overflowing bin, a tumbler allows you to turn kitchen and yard scraps into a nutrient-rich additive for your soil.

To make life easier around the yard, especially if you plan to do the work yourself, you’ll need to start your collection of lawn care tools and garden equipment.  Based on the size and scope of your yard-maintenance obligations and philosophy, you can choose from simple and sturdy hand tools to robust, time-saving power tools.

Those who are looking for a creative flourish can think about how to enhance the yard’s character, appearance and feel with a variety of yard décor.  Create your own magical garden space or country get-away.  A few strategically placed statuettes or antique farm implements can completely transform your yard.

For lawn treatment itself, use the best of Scotts lawn care, for example.  At the bare minimum you should consider Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Fertilizer for the protection and health of your lawn.  A host of other Scotts products can handle anything from stubborn weeds to patchy lawn.

Don’t forget to use a lawn aerator at least once a year.  This will help keep your lawn lush and healthy, keep away insects and promote good irrigation.  After a week or so of post-aeration recuperation, give your lawn some fertilizer to give the newly liberated roots a jump start.

For the expansive grounds you will need some kind of riding mower.  A push mower jsut won’t get it done.  If you have to choose one, you can’t go wrong with a John Deere mower.  And though there are tons of styles and brands on the market, a zero turn mower from many of the leaders like Toro, John Deere and Cub Cadet will make your work quick and easy.

Consider these techniques and products from among the many to help you keep on top of your lawn and garden care.  Make the maintenance a regular habit so you can make it a labor of love and not one of dread.