Were you recently
impressed with the upkeep of a lawn as you drove past a house on your way home
from work or while taking your daily jog? Were you also taken aback by the lush green, thick and neatly cut and
weed free grass? Then look no further and head to our Lawn and Garden
Department and
speak with Shakym, our Customer Sales Representative, who will get you started on the path to your
dream lawn - he is dedicated to his work and will give you this "wow" tour of his department to locate your lawn necessities. Further, it's the rainy season, so what better time to start reviving your lawn than
now.
Let’s face it: your yard is an important extension of your home and with today's busy schedules, low maintenance care is key. When you live in the suburbs, a healthy, well-kept lawn is a must says Shakym. He is also of the opinion that before anyone even steps into your house, it’s your front lawn that makes the first impression of your home.
"At Rayneau, we can help you with the right advice and
the right products to ensure you get the results you are looking for. Keeping
your lawn lush, green and weed free can be accomplished with the right lawn
equipment. You’ll find everything you need to cultivate a healthy lawn from the
roots up in our Lawn and Garden Department.
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| Shakym - Sales Rep in Lawn & Garden Dept. |
"Achieving a lush lawn doesn't have to be a
constant struggle. And you don't have to pay big bucks for a lawn service to
douse your yard with chemicals either. Growing healthy, green grass is mainly
just a matter of knowing what to give your lawn, and when to give it." Shakym says
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| Sections of Lawn & Garden Department |
It takes work, but it is not impossible to give
your lawn a facelift." He continues.
Shakym believes that if you follow these steps it will help to wake up a tired lawn:
So, you've recently planted some new grass seed.
But now you're wondering, What am I supposed to do next? Not to worry. Your
work to this point will be in vain if you do not care for the young grass
plants as the seeds germinate and begin to grow. After you've planted your
grass seed, continue to water it at least twice a day assuming no rain. Once
your new grass is established, you can go back to a normal watering routine.
Shakym believes that if you follow these steps it will help to wake up a tired lawn:
- Step 1 - Clear lawn of thatch and weeds
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| Ortho® Weed B Gon® Weed Killer For Lawns |
Thatch and weeds can be an ongoing problem that
keeps your lawn from living up to its potential. Thatch is an almost
impenetrable mat of tangled, intertwined grass and other material on the ground
surface. Removing thatch helps you get the best from your lawn. To prevent
thatch, keep leaves raked and remove some of the grass clippings after mowing.
Eliminate weeds in your lawn and prevent their
return by maintaining healthy grass, using a minimum of weed killers and good
timing
- Step 2 - Level up the Lawn
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| Lawn and Garden Accessories |
One of the most commonly asked questions when it
comes to lawns is how to level a lawn. The best time to fill uneven lawn low
spots is during vigorous growth, which usually depends on the type of grass
grown. Sand is oftentimes used to level lawns but putting sand on lawns can
cause problems. Avoid putting sand on a lawn by itself. Using a dry topsoil and
sand mix is much better for leveling uneven areas than putting sand on a lawn
without mixing.
You can easily make your own lawn patching soil by
mixing sand and dry topsoil in equal parts of half-and-half, spreading the
leveling mix into low-lying areas of the lawn. Some people also use compost,
which is great for enriching the soil. Only add one-half inch of soil mix to
the low spots at a time, leaving any existing grass showing through.
After leveling, fertilize lightly and water the
lawn thoroughly
- Step 3 - Feed the lawn
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| Lawn fertilizer |
The trick to a beautifully lush lawn is the
application of the right fertilizer at the right time. Fertilizers give plants
essential nutrients to survive and thrive. All lawn fertilizers contain three
primary nutrients that are labeled in this sequence on the packaging: nitrogen,
phosphorous and potassium (NPK).
- Nitrogen (N) promotes rapid growth and lush green color.
- Phosphorous (P) helps develop healthy root systems.
- Potassium (K) boosts the overall health of your grass
Fertilizing your lawn at the right time will help ensure the grass is getting fed when it is most beneficial for the turf. It is recommended that the months April – August are the best months to fertilize your lawn while
grass is growing and storing nutrients.
- Step 4 - Make the lawn breathe again.
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| Lawn & Garden tools |
Aeration can be an extremely vital element to a healthy lawn
because it allows air and water to penetrate built-up grass or lawn thatch.
Aeration involves perforating the soil with
small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow
deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn.
To aerate the lawn you can use a spike aerator,
you simply use the tool to poke holes into the ground with a solid tine, or
fork. (photo on the left)
- Step 5 - Prepare and overseed the lawn.
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| Lawn seeds |
Overseeding is one of the most important tasks
involved in growing a healthy, lush lawn. Over time, lawns that have not been
overseeded will grow thin and unhealthy, making it much easier for weeds to
overtake the lawn.
Many experts in lawn care recommend the months June – August as the ideal months for over-seeding 'tired', worn or drought
damaged lawns. Sowing your grass seed is very easy, follow this simple steps and
soon you will have a lawn that will turn your neighbours green with envy.
- Rake or scarify the existing lawn
- Spread the seeds
- Tread the seeds into the lawn
- Step 6 - Caring for the young plants.
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| Lawn watering set |
Come to Rayneau now and talk to Shakym; his expert advice we guarantee will get your lawn revived,lush green, and be the envy of your neighbours - or, call us now at 450 -7247.
