The Best Tips for a Luscious, Healthy Lawn | Gardener's Path

A beautiful lawn is something many homeowners all over America try to achieve each summer. A dense, green layer of grass makes everything else look so much better.

While few of us have that perfectly green turf, there are some simple things we can do to achieve that nice layer of grass! From seeding to mowing and watering, read on for some great lawn tips!

Seeding should be done in a cool time of the year. The preferred time is in the early fall. Seeding in the cool of late summer and early fall will allow the seed to germinate and begin growth.

If you seed in the heat of summer the seed will burn and dry out and have a very hard time germinating. Be sure to choose a cultivator that is compatible with your growing conditions. If you are seeding in full sun, choose products designed for full sun, and likewise for shady spots.

Prepare the site by raking or tilling the soil so the ground is nice and loose. This will help the seed to fall on gentle ground that will provide a stable growing surface.

Rake lightly after seeding so that the seed will be incorporated into the soil. Be sure to keep your ground moist so that the seeds can germinate fully and have enough moisture to begin growing.

Mowing your grass is the most important thing you can do to maintain a beautiful lawn. You should mow at least once a week, but never cut more than one third of the grass length down. So if your sod is 3 inches tall, only mow down to 2 inches.

Many people think they can mow shorter so that they will not have to repeat the task as soon, but this just stresses out the grass which causes the lawn to suffer. When the grass is cut severely, it just grows