A bright, lush lawn is a great place to spend time with your family or simply kick back and relax. Getting yours in shape is simple with treatments from Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County. The question is: how do you keep it that way between our service visits? The answer’s simple, with a few grass care tips for our many happy customers in Oxford, Olive Branch, and nearby areas in MS. Here’s what to do and what to avoid:
Don’t water at night. This can set your lawn up for an infection, since the moisture will remain on grass blades for longer. Instead, aim for morning watering, between 6 and 10am.
Do soak your lawn. When you water, saturate the top few inches of your lawn. Otherwise, your lawn will develop a shallow root system, making roots more prone to drying out.
Don’t park on your lawn. If you park cars or place heavy equipment on your yard, now’s the time to stop. When you do this, it can leak oil or other dangerous liquids onto the grass, crush it, and compact the soil.
Do train your dog. If you have dead or discolored spots in your lawn, it’s likely due to the high concentration of nitrogen in your pet’s urine. Train your dog to go in one spot or create a private area in a hidden location with mulch or gravel, then train them to go there.
Do mow properly. Aim to only remove about one-third of the height each time you mow. This will keep your lawn tidy and trim without scalping it and causing weeds to spread.
Do sharpen your blades. If your mower blades aren’t sharp, they will tear at your grass, even pulling it out in spots. Prevent this from happening by sharpening mower blades once a season.
Get More Grass Care Help from the Team Trusted in Oxford
If you notice an issue between treatments, let Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County know. We can evaluate your lawn, identify what’s going wrong, and recommend solutions. Our grass care is always customized to your lawn’s needs and our local growing conditions in the Oxford area, so it delivers optimal results. Meanwhile, simply continue to maintain your lawn to keep it healthy and growing strong.
Our team is hard at work and ready to help you in:
- Oxford
- Olive Branch
- Hernando
- Southaven
- Senatobia
- DeSoto County
- And throughout the surrounding area
Contact us today to find out more about our grass care in Oxford, MS.
