Jolt Your Lawn Back To Life With These 6 Simple Steps From Shakym

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.

Shakym - Sales Rep in Lawn & Garden Dept.

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.

"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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"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. 

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: 

• Step 1 - Clear lawn of thatch and weeds

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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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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

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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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. 

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. 

1. Rake or scarify the existing lawn 
2. Spread the seeds
3. Tread the seeds into the lawn

It's best to try and keep of the lawn area for around 6 weeks after sowing. This is to allow the seeds a chance to get established

• Step 6 - Caring for the young plants.

Lawn watering set

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. 

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.