A perfect lawn is not a dream anymore, but with the right kind of tools and a plan anyone can have just another perfect lawn. But the perfect lawn always starts with the right selection of the grass you want to have in it. For this is the basic necessity for a perfect lawn. We suggest fro this purpose, the Bermuda grass, which has many qualities that will suit to the perfect lawn. Apart from the selection of grass there should be a proper plan and schedule to maintain the lawn. Here are a few tips on it.
One of the most essential steps in the making of a perfect lawn is getting the mowing height right for your type of lawn and for the season. Never go below the minimum recommended height except for the last mowing of the season, which should be around 1.5" for most turf grasses. Mowing height is important because the grass uses the extra length to absorb the sunshine it needs to grow and develop into a healthy plant. The type of mower you use do not matter, but the blade's condition does. For most of the homeowners, sharpening of the mower blade twice a year is recommended. Over watering your lawn can cause more damage than lack of water can cause it. That is why it is essential to take care of the watering properly. Don't over-feed your lawn with too much of a fertilizers. Doing these applications a year is plenty. Consistent maintenance is the key for a perfect lawn. You need to repair bare spots as and when needed. For most grass type weeds like the crabgrass you van very well use pre-emergent herbicides. For a perfect lawn it is better to have your lawn aerated once a year, preferably in the fall when soil temperature is higher.
* Take care that you never mow too close when Bermuda is not actively growing or you can invite problems with weeds. In case the lawn is experiencing drought, mow less often and raise the mowing height up to 2 inches.
* If more than a 1/2-inch layer of thatch is present (thatch is dead stems and debris that accumulate at the soil's surface), thin and clean your Bermuda with a power rake in spring or early summer after new growth begins. You can have this done professionally or do it yourself with rented equipment.
