Anyone who owns their own home places a lot of importance on a well-maintained garden. The lawn is the largest plant area in the outdoor area and requires year-round care in order to grow properly. Thus, the lawn must be prepared for the long summer days as early as spring. First, it is a matter of raking the lawn well, thus freeing it from leaves and branches, as well as from moss and dried-out blades of grass. Likewise, the soil should be worked up and loosened before it is mowed. With a slow-release fertilizer, the lawn receives all the important nutrients.
In summer, adequate watering and mowing the lawn are among the main tasks in the field of garden maintenance. On average, about 15 liters of water are needed for one square meter of area so that the lawn does not dry out. Watering should be done regularly, about every four to seven days. For mowing the lawn, the one-third rule provides a good guideline. For example, if a lawn height of four centimeters is desired, mowing should be done at six centimeters. If the lawn has grown up after the summer vacation, care should be taken not to mow it down in one piece, but step by step until it reaches the desired height. Likewise, the lawn should be fertilized for the second time in June or July.
To prepare the lawn for the winter, it should be cleared of weeds and moss formed in the fall, and thoroughly remove the loosened plant material. This will ensure that moss does not spread in the winter. Places with little lawn area should be sown with fresh seeds. When fertilizing, a special fall fertilizer is recommended that contains less nitrogen and helps plants accumulate carbohydrates and minerals to counteract winter diseases, such as snow mold. Interested parties can find further tips on lawn care in the fall, as well as instructions on what measures the lawn needs in the winter and a lawn care calendar to download on the website of "Mein schöner Garten".
Source: My beautiful garden
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