Spanaway lawn care services
Spanaway is a relatively peaceful close-knit community that understands the value of work-life balance.
Aside from providing ample work opportunities, it also has several parks for people to take refuge after a long day or week. Residents and visitors alike can visit Spanaway Park for fishing and a picnic. You can also do some hiking in Breseman Forest. If you are into skating, check out Spinker Recreation Center.
If you prefer to stay at home, having a lawn is a good investment to allow you some breathing space. You can also use lawn-tending activities as exercise. You may have done all the work to make your lawn pleasing to look at and healthy the whole year. But sometimes, it falls short of your expectations. You apply fertilizer, mow, water, and weed regularly. But it seems it's not thriving as it should. What could you have been doing wrong?
It could be your timing
Spanaway lawn care requires a certain understanding of your lawn's situation as related to your environment.
Temperature plays a significant role in timing your lawn activities. It's best to know when you should water, mow, or fertilize, depending on the temperature.
With proper timing for your Spanaway lawn care activities, you are
- Maximizing nutrient absorption
- Utilizing natural nutrient sources like water, air, and sunlight
- Not damaging your lawn unknowingly
- Fertilizing correctly
- Reaping the benefits of aeration
- Saving on costs through early intervention
Maximizing nutrient absorption
The soil already has nutrients that nurture plants naturally. However, over time, our plants use up these nutrients. They can get replenished with time, but they still need your help to ensure your lawn stays resilient to damage and is healthy all the time.
Under normal climate conditions, the best time of the day to water your lawn is early morning. This provides enough time for your lawn to absorb the water and use it to sustain its food production.
Watering later, when the sunlight is already scorching hot, evaporates the water fast before it gets absorbed. Watering too late will soak the soil longer, which may encourage mold growth and grass damage.
Meanwhile, most Spanaway lawn care activities, like mowing, are also essential to achieving maximum nutrient absorption. Following the one-third, the cut-length rule when mowing your grass ensures that the soil absorbs the water efficiently.
To make sure you follow the cut, avoid mowing when the grass is still wet; this leaves it prone to uneven cuts. Mulching is also not advisable with too moist grass, as it may clump together and encourage bacteria growth.
Instead, mow several hours after you water and definitely not after a rain shower. Refrain from mowing in patterns so that the grass will not flatten and look unpleasant. Mowing this way also compacts the soil, which hinders maximum nutrient absorption.
Utilizing natural nutrient sources like water, air, and sunlight
Spanaway lawn care activities like seeding and fertilizing are timed with seasons to maximize their benefits.
There are grass types that thrive in a particular region. Warm areas nurture Bermuda, Bahia, buffalo, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia. Meanwhile, cool areas are better for growing annual or perennial ryegrass, bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, and tall fescue.
Timing is also important when seeding. April to June are the best months to seed since the temperature gradually increases around this time.
Winter is an off-season for lawn care. You can either overseed before it, or begin rehabilitating your lawn the moment the snow stops.
Not damaging your lawn unknowingly
Timing ensures you properly undertake Spanaway lawn care activities and don't damage your lawn unknowingly. Doing the opposite is not only a waste of time and resources but may cause you costly damage and more hassle.
We have already mentioned some tips on how to mow and seed correctly. Mulching is also a good practice because it saves time when collecting mow clippings and, at the same time, it adds natural fertilizer to the lawn. However, don't mulch grass that has been treated with pesticides as the chemicals may further seep into the soil and damage your grass.
If you happen to mow the grass after quite a long time, it's best to schedule a few trimming sessions in several-day increments instead of cutting the grass in one go. Cutting more than a third of its length may "shock" the grass and damage it.
Timing in your Spanaway lawn care activities, particularly in mowing, is not just about sticking with a regular schedule; it is about cutting consistently and to the right length. If you find your grass turning brown or yellow after mowing, you likely cut it too low, and it has dried up.
It's okay to mow weekly but pay attention to your grass growth. If it seems that your grass grows faster because you applied fertilizer, you have to mow more frequently.
Fertilizing correctly
Spanaway lawn care activities like fertilizing are good practices to boost your grass growth and attractiveness. You can opt to use specially-formulated fertilizers or organic ones. Regardless of your choice, timing is also important.
Mulching is efficient in terms of fertilizing, but it may not be enough to sustain your lawn's nutrient needs. It's better to have your lawn undergo a soil test first to understand the nutrients it lacks and what fertilizer is appropriate.
You should fertilize your lawn during its prime growth period. Fertilizing warm-season grass should be done during spring and summer while fertilizing cold-season grass is better during spring and fall.
Reaping the benefits of aeration
Aeration is a must because it allows the soil to breathe and use natural nutrient sources better. But, for you to reap its benefits, you must time it well.
Wait for a good rain or, at least, after a watering session, before you aerate your soil. Aerating on dry, compacted soil will not let the aerator dig properly.
Saving on costs through early intervention
Spanaway lawn care services will cost you, but it's a good investment because you maximize your time and the benefits you get from having a lawn.
As the adage goes, "prevention is better than cure." The same principle applies to lawns. Doing the right Spanaway lawn care and maintenance prolongs your lawn's lifespan - it helps it stay healthy, lush, and vibrant all year round. Do you want to know more about the variety of Spanaway lawn care and maintenance services that Lawn Love offers? Message us today.
