Friday, February 8, 2013

Landscape and Lawn Contractor Tells Secrets of the pros

By Danny Hanley


Winter may seem like a season when landscaping isn't really vital. However, Kansas City landscaping contractors recognize Winter months are often a crucial time in the annual life-cycle of grass. It's not too late to make up for a neglected end-of-the-year maintenance.

Encouraging maturation early in the year can make all the difference.Summer can harm your yard without preventative care. Against healthy, thick grass weeds and disease will not be able to keep up.

Pros and informed laymen alike know that one of the strategies for a fantastic yard is Overseeding. Overseeding can easily be done by a do-it-yourselfer who is familiar with a few simple principles and techniques.

Seed type and quality can vary greatly and expert advice is recommended. For example, in the Kansas City area the same lawn will have strong sunlight and shade, requiring a blended grass-seed. Contact a seed-supply shop to find special recommendation and seed.

You will need these-

Verticutter

Fertilizer Spreader

Seed Mix

Manure

Water

The purpose of Raking/Verticutting is you want to scratch the smooth, hard dirt and create broken soil less than .25" below the surface. Cross through the yard at least twice in criss-crossing angles.

Dispense seed around the lawn, paying attention to uncovered areas . Immediately after distributing the seed products, run the rake over the entire lawn again to work the seed just under the surface.

For the whole of the grass seed's sprouting period of 2 weeks, keep your soil consistently wet. Use a sprinkler at least twice day-to-day to ensure that it is kept soaked.

Make absolutely sure the seed is hidden with a layer of earth and kept damp while germinating. It's always crucial that you supply time for root development in the late Winter and early Spring. These suggestions should provide the Landscaping strategies you need for a wonderful yard.




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