You know a healthy lawn when you see it: a smooth, lush green
carpet, perfect for cartwheels and croquet. So why doesn't your lawn
look like that? To get that perfect lawn you may have to change your
mindset, says landscape designer Gary Alan (www.garyalan.com). "You know
how in golf they say 'Be the ball'? Well, you've got to be the grass.
You've got to think about what it needs," Gary says. The basics, he
says, are pretty simple: sun, water and fertilizer. Once you get those
down, everyone's happy — you and your lawn. Here's how to get started.
Setting Soil
Planting a new lawn is like any good adventure: preparation and
planning are key. No matter which planting method you plan to use, you
need to prepare the area thoroughly to banish weeds and make sure soil
won't immediately crust over or compact into lumpy ruts. John Griggs, a
master gardener in West Virginia, says the most important step — and one
that many gardeners skip — is testing the pH of your soil.
Do-it-yourself test kids are available from nurseries and catalogs, or
you can take advantage of the testing offered by your state's designated
agricultural university. "It might seem like a hassle, but testing your
soil will save you from pouring money into the ground," John says. First published here: Basic Lawn Care Tips
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