How to make your lawn GREEN!

First you will want to rake all the leaves and dead grass from your entire lawn.  This will open spots in the lawn that may need new grass. If you have a lot of weeds, now would be a good time to get a weed killer and spray the necessary spots.  After the weeds have died you may need to re-rake a few days after to insure they are eliminated.  Once the yard is all cleaned up you may considering aerating. This allows the grass roots to get air and water more easily. Aeration is typically done once in the spring and once in the fall.

Next, choose a grass seed that is the same as your current grass. If you are not sure ask your local lawn and garden store, they maybe able to match or get close to your current grass type.  You will want to hand spread or use a push spreader if available to spread the grass seed in the needed locations.  The more grass seed used the fuller the grass will grow in the desired locations. Thick grass pushes our weeds and makes it harder for them to grow back.

Once you have planted the new seed you will need to start watering your yard daily to insure growth.  Preferably around the same time everyday. Watering in the morning is the best time, but can be done any time depending on your schedule.  The new grass needs one inch of water a week or more depending on your geographical location. When watering daily, the water should penetrate 6 inches deep in the soil.

If you are wanting an even greener lawn, try putting a cup of Ammonia into a 5 gallon bucket of water along with a cup of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), mix thoroughly.  Use a cup and throw on your lawn.  You will want to hose down your yard directly after to insure the chemicals reach the roots. This would be an alternative to fertilizer. If you are not able to find these products use a recommended fertilizer at your local lawn and garden store.

Ideally you will want to mow when the grass is a little longer.  This will make your lawn become more durable to different weather. Avoid mowing or stepping on new grass.  When mowing typically mulching the grass is better than bagging.  When you mulch the grass you tend to spend less on watering in the long run.

Soon you will see your new yard become transformed into a super GREEN lawn!