3 Tips For Growing A Green Lawn

By James Malcheck

It doesn't take much effort to grow a healthy yard but it does require a fair bit of patience for your lawn to reach its full beauty. Whether you are beginning a new area of grass or just patching some holes in an existing lawn there are some things you can do to assure that your grass seed will grow. Each year many people turn their attention to their front yards and begin the process of planting grass seed in hope of having a green yard before too long. Below are some tips for growing a healthy lawn:

Lots of Water: You will probably need a garden hose and a sprinkler or sprayer. If it doesn't rain each day you will need to give your lawn at least 15 to 25 minutes of sprinkling. The main thing to remember when you begin growing grass is that it will require a lot of water.

Keep Traffic Off It: Many people rope off an area around where they are planting grass in an effort to keep the new grass from being stepped on by careless walkers and animals. Other than not watering your grass, crushing on newly planted grass is an almost certain way to destroy your efforts. New grass seed needs to be be left alone and not trampled on while it is beginning to sprout.

Cut Your Lawn High: Grass needs a chance to grow strong and healthy before you mow it down. While mowing your lawn does make it look neater, it's important to remember that you should let your grass become healthy before you mow it for the first time. Many people know that when you do mow your lawn you should use a high setting on your lawn mower so that your grass can become thick and green. Sometimes grass grow too fast and in those cases you should learn how to mow tall grass.

To have a healthy yard you only need to spend a few hours a week caring for it. The first time you attempt to grow grass you may need to buy some simple gardening equipment such as the best mower you can afford. It is easy to grow the yard of your dreams if you are willing to dedicate some time and effort every day.

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