Preventative care applies to your lawn as well.
There’s nothing like coming home to a green and verdant lawn. It’s the ultimate showstopper in curb appeal. However, even if you put a great deal of thought into planning and caring for your lawn, it’s easy to overlook a few things. While seemingly minor, these oversights can make the grass look less than lush.
Here are five common lawn care mistakes almost everyone makes, along with how to fix them.
Using Dull Mower Blades
Maintaining a lawn can be a lot of work, and sometimes we forget to do the simple but important things—like sharpening mower blades. Matthew Koch, director of biotechnology, genetics, and seed at Scotts, tells me mowing with a dull blade can shred grass blades, causing increased stress that can harm the grass, increase water loss, and promote disease. Fortunately, this is an easy fix. He advises sharpening your blades every year. Schedule this on your calendar at the beginning of the season so you don’t overlook it.Reactive Lawn Care
According to Mr. Koch, one of the biggest mistakes he sees people making is not being proactive with lawn care.
