Tips for a green lawn

A thick, healthy lawn greatly improves a home's curb appeal. We all want our gardens to look spectacular when we’re entertaining or relaxing outside. Properly taking care of your lawn is key to enjoying lush green grass so read on for some great lawn care tips:

1. Zig Zag - Mowing the grass in different directions prevents wear patterns and encourages upright growth.
   
   
2. Stay Sharp - Avoid mowing when it’s wet and remember to sharpen the blade several times during the season.
   
   
3. No Short Cuts - Don't cut your lawn too short. Tall grass is more stress tolerant, shades out weeds and has deeper roots to increase the intake of nutrients and water.
   
   
4. Breathe Deeply - Aerating puts holes in your lawn to loosen the ground which allows water to easily get to the roots. This natural treatment will make your lawn look like a golf course!
   
   
5. Natural Nutrients - Unless your grass is in really bad shape, it’s best to leave your grass clippings on the lawn as they’ll provide important nutrients.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly cut grass. Properly taking care of your lawn will greatly increase your home's curb appeal! Just make sure to walk around and pick up sticks, stones and the kids toys before you begin :)