Lawn Care Plan Guide Lawn maintenance, such as fertilizing and mowing, needs to be done on a schedule. Early March is the best time to formulate a plan. Haphazard lawn maintenance leads to lawn damage and problems such as fertilizer burn. Before developing a plan, we should identify your grass species and test the soil.
First, we need to identify your lawn species. Ohio is home to cool-season and transitional grasses. Cool-season lawns grow most vigorously in the spring and early fall. Usually, in mid-summer, once the temperature reaches 85 Ferenhight, the grass will go dormant. (Click Here for your Grass Guide) Soil Test A healthy lawn begins with the soil. The makeup of the soil consists of four ingredients. These ingredients include air, water, inorganic materials, and organic matter. The wrong balance of these ingredients can harm the lawn. The three primary soil nutrients we will be concerned with are nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. We need to conduct soil tests at least every three years. We recommend you run each test at the same time of year. (Click Here) to learn about how we can help you with soil testing, The Plan A simple lawn-care schedule is an incredibly useful tool; it needs to be flexible for weather and climate changes. Listed below is a sample list of the essential maintenance tasks for all types of lawns. Your schedule may need to be different based on your location, grass species, and personal preferences. |
