HOW MUCH MULCH DO I NEED:

 

It all depends on the type of mulch. Generally no more than 2’’- 2.5’’  it’s the best thing you can do for your garden in addition to a beautiful  landscape, fewer weeds, but most important the big benefits is that it helps conserve moisture in the soil which lends to a healthy flower garden.

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MOWING:

 

First ,Tune-Up your lawn mower . Sharpen blades once a month it’s makes for a beautiful cut.

Mowing height for April, May, June, 2.5”. July August, September, October, 3”-3.5” . November 2’’. Just FYI your index finger is approx 3” long.

 

Leave clippings on the lawn in the dryer months , grass blades are approximately 80% water as long as they’re small enough to not smother the lawn.

Change the direction and pattern each time you mow..

 

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DETHATCHING:

 

Contrary to a lot of belief, grass clippings does not add to thatch or causes  disease. As long as you mow your lawn at the right height , clippings quickly break down without a trace because they’re mostly water.

 

A small amount of thatch is very helpful to your lawn, when it becomes too thick , then a host of trouble can develop.

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Two intervention can help improve the situation  : Aeration  ( removing small plugs of soil) and dethatching   ( removing accumulated thath) open -up your lawn for water , air and fertilizer  to penetrate the soil. 

 

WATERING:

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Keep looking at  the grass and look for signs of drying and wilting . Then water / apply at least ½ inch of water twice weekly.

 

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FERTILIZING:

 

Very Important, read labels, if not sure, use a licensed professional .

Lawns will strive without fertilizer However, the less fertilizer, the more its quality deteriorates .

 

                                                                                                                                                       

PRUNING:

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Plants fill in faster and make lots of blooms , if they are prune early. Side shoots will show up in a few days in March and April.