Lawn Care involves aerating, watering and feeding the Grass

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of Pro-Turf Solutions, Inc. ( 17-May-2012 )

Spring is in the air and with it comes the need to break out the lawn mower and cut the grass from the first time this year. By setting the blade on the highest cutting setting the grass can be trimmed and start to come back as it is being cared for by the homeowner. With watering and feeding the grass can come in thick and long and make the yard look beautiful and inviting to any guests that are stopping by for an evening cook out. Throughout Joliet lawn care professionals are gearing up for summer by adding fertilizers and weed killer to the yards that they are in charge of looking after.

For some homeowners the key to gaining a green lush lawn is to turn the care of it over to a professional landscaping service that can provide the feeding and watering schedule to make the grass grow in thick and healthy. In addition to providing fertilization to the grass many homeowners have their yard aerated to allow the air to enter the earth and the water to penetrate deeper into the soil. Aeration is a chore that requires a specialized piece of equipment to make small divots in the ground that will help to get the grass growing after a long hibernation season.

When watering the grass it is important not to over saturate the lawn and give the yard time to dry out before resupplying it with H2O. Setting up a sprinkler system that can deliver water in the early morning or late at night allows the moisture to penetrate into the ground instead of being evaporated during the heat of the afternoon. By understanding the proper way to provide lawn care Chicago homeowners can keep their yards looking fresh and healthy as spring turns to summer.

Although there are some people that have a green thumb and who enjoy spending their free time caring for the grass and their flowerbeds there are many others that are not as confident in their ability to maintain a healthy lawn. For these individuals the services of a landscaper can come in handy as the weekly management of mowing the grass and checking for weeds allows the homeowner to relax and enjoy their yard without the hassle of keeping it up. By offering lawn mower repair Chicago landscapers are able to help the individuals that are on top of their own yard work to keep their equipment running as they also extend their services to the people that are in need of help when it comes time to weed, fertilize and aerate their lawns in preparation for a long season of weekly mowing and caring for the grass.

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