In every neighbourhood, there’s one lawn that is the king of the community. It’s lush, green, cut on the diagonal, and never has a single weed. You sit in envy on your porch wondering how your neighbour has cultivated such beautiful grass, while you struggle to keep the weeds away. Your lawn can be worthy of the royal treatment. You just need to learn a little more about your grass.
First, you need to understand your soil. There are two layers of soil: the top layer and the subsoil. The top layer contains organic matter and is dark and loose. You can dig it up and hold it in your hands quite easily. Your subsoil is the ground below the topsoil. It’s harder and does not contain as many nutrients.
Next, you want to determine what type of soil you have and what minerals are present in your ground. Minerals in your dirt can be sand, silt, or clay. Ideally, you want the right mix of all three, which is called loam. This type of soil supports plant growth, has good airflow, and absorbs water and nutrients well. If you have poor soil, you may need to dig up your existing top layer and put a new coat of healthy soil down for good grass growth.
Creating a beautiful lawn starts with the grass. Each blade of grass has a part called the crown, which is closest to the soil surface. From here the roots extend downward and the leaf steam extends upward. If this part of the plant dies, the whole plant will too. Dense, deep roots support grass growth best, so to have a great lawn, you need to have the right soil to keep the plants healthy and support crown growth.
We can install the right topsoil and grass type for your soil, and we’ll make sure you know how to care for it properly. This wikihow article is an excellent start for getting your lawn to royal status. If you follow these tips, you’ll be able to get your yard in tip-top shape in no time. Call us if you need a hand getting started.