| In Florida, most every one can afford a | | | | Before planting any grass on your ground, |
| beautiful house. The only thing left to the | | | | research first on the best one available for |
| owner is to put an identity to the place. He | | | | your location. |
| or she can make it look as desired, whether | | | | |
| be it posh, elegant or charming. | | | | It depends on where you live. There are cool |
| | | | season grasses that are ideal for the |
| It is best to give emphasis to the first part | | | | northern area and the arm season type that is |
| of the house that people will see, the lawn. | | | | good for southern plantings. |
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| Getting the Perfect Lawn | | | | 4. Aerate the Lawn |
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| Lawns can come in various types, forms, | | | | Aerating the lawn is a must to give a way for |
| shapes and sizes. Each lawn has a style and | | | | fresh air to the small life forms and the |
| character of its own. | | | | microbes under the soil. It also gives water |
| | | | a new course to take, preventing saturation. |
| There are lawns that boast of verdant | | | | |
| gardens. They can be considered as great | | | | Aeration is best done during springtime when |
| works of art and perfect as setting in the | | | | the soil is still moisturized and the rains |
| Florida environment. | | | | are not yet over. |
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| There are some that resemble the old farm | | | | 5. Have the Right Chemistry |
| style. They are covered with grass and garden | | | | |
| of weeds. The greens can be very relaxing and | | | | To achieve the perfect chemistry for the |
| comforting. | | | | lawn, people sometimes have to add lime or |
| | | | iron to the soil. Grass ordinarily prefers |
| Many other lawns can be seen out there that | | | | acidic soil. Lime is perfect to bring down |
| are groomed almost flawlessly. However, no | | | | the acidity. Sulfur on the other hand will |
| matter what type it is, the most important | | | | help increase it. |
| matter to a lawn owner is to know how exactly | | | | |
| to maintain and care for it. | | | | Seek a professional or an experienced |
| | | | gardener to test the acidity of the soil to |
| 10 Tips to Maintain and Care for the Lawn | | | | know the proper option to take. |
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| Whether in Florida or in any other state, all | | | | 6. Use Fertilizer |
| it takes to keep the lawn beautiful is to | | | | |
| maintain and care for it. Here are 10 tips to | | | | Grass is one plant that utilizes much |
| take into account: | | | | nitrogen. Make the soil rich in nutrient. |
| | | | Chemicals are out there but this can disturb |
| 1. Come Up with a Plan | | | | the ecosystem of your lawn. Compost is a good |
| | | | way to enrich the soil. |
| Lawn owners should come up first with a plan. | | | | |
| Identify what should be achieved by the | | | | 7. Watering the Lawn |
| project. | | | | |
| | | | Regularly water the lawn to keep the |
| Ideally, any plan should be written down. | | | | shrubbery healthy. Invest on a watering |
| This shall be your guide as you consider the | | | | system. You can choose from a sprinkler |
| options and endure the various obstacles in | | | | system, a hose or simply a gardener who would |
| your sod endeavors. | | | | do the task. |
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| Once the plan is laid down, you can easily | | | | 8. Mowing the Lawn |
| decide on the other aspects of lawn | | | | |
| maintenance. You will know the choices to | | | | Determine the proper schedule to mow your |
| make to care for your type of lawn. | | | | lawn. It depends on how fast and how thick |
| | | | your greenery grows. |
| 2. Choose the Plants and Flowers | | | | |
| | | | Mowing will help you get rid of old part of |
| Plants and flowers should be chosen well. | | | | the grass. It also encourages a deeper root |
| Pick one that will suit best the character | | | | system for a healthier soil environment. |
| you want your lawn to have. | | | | |
| | | | 9. Simply TLC |
| It all depends on your type of landscape and | | | | |
| personality. Bushy plants are ideal for those | | | | Of course, never forget to give the tender |
| who want some coverage. Colorful flowers are | | | | and loving care to your lawn. With this in |
| best for people who like to keep it bright. | | | | mind, you can never go wrong. |
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| Be wary also of some plants that may damage | | | | 10. Enjoy and Be Amazed |
| your endeavors. Caring for the lawn requires | | | | |
| certain caution from plants that can damage | | | | A lush and beautiful lawn is the first thing |
| the soil or choke other shrubbery. | | | | that any neighbor, visitor or a mere passerby |
| | | | will notice in the household. This alone |
| Dandelions and black medics or the yellow | | | | shall speak of the industry and dedication of |
| clovers may look good to the eye but their | | | | the owner to the welfare of his or her home. |
| presence can actually affect the alkaline of | | | | |
| your soil and even result to deprivation of | | | | Thus, the presentation of the lawn is |
| other plants. | | | | crucial, especially for people living in |
| | | | neighborhoods like in Florida where |
| 3. Grass It Up | | | | households and residents speak of beauty and |
| | | | good life. |