Fighting off disease in your lawn is not something that you probably want to do all that frequently. There are times when you will need to address some issues that come up, but it is much easier to grow a strong, healthy, and lush lawn that can resist disease on its own. So how do you go about growing a turf that can keep on being healthy and won’t get infected by the fungi and diseases that are out there? We are glad you asked. Here are some of the top rated things you can do to keep your lawn in good shape this year!
Water Properly
Likely one of the most important things you can do for your lawn, watering properly can prevent many complications and lawn troubles. Do not get caught up in the desire to water your lawn frequently for too long or even short amounts of time. When you are frequently watering your lawn, the grass roots do not dive deep into the soil, which prevents them from establishing a strong root system that helps the grass plant access all the nutrients and moisture they need, and prevents the grass plant from having a good anchor within the soil.
So, instead of watering frequently, water infrequently. The key to watering infrequently is that you also water thoroughly. You need to help provide the grass the moisture it needs but encourage the roots to extend further into the soil to access it.
Helpful Guidelines for Watering your Lawn
Fertilize Appropriately
Do not be a fertilizer-happy homeowner. Plants only need so much of a nutrient, and often, too much of a nutrient can be hazardous for grass. Just think of the unsightly experience of nitrogen burn, not something you want to do to your entire lawn. Fertilizing is an important part of growing a disease resistant lawn, because it provides grass with everything it needs to be strong and healthy, so go ahead and fertilize, just do it carefully. Follow the directions on your fertilizer and only fertilize as often as needed.
Soil Aeration and Thatch Removal
Thatch can be a big factor in how susceptible your lawn is to disease. This layer can harbor fungus or insects that will lay your lawn to waste. Another thing that can prevent your lawn from doing very well is having soil that is too compact for adequate root growth. So, what can you do about these things? Start by removing thatch and providing your lawn with annual aeration can boost your lawn’s ability to remain healthy.
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