06/29/11

Tips for a Healthy Lawn

Summer is off to a slow start with heavy rains pushing spring into June, but now that the sun is making a more regular appearance in the Valley, it’s time to really think about keeping your lawn healthy. Local landscaping company Whitehead’s Landscaping has offered up some easy and useful tips for keeping your grass green in this mountain desert climate.1. Back to BasicsAfter a long winter, dry grass and detritus can cover your lawn, preventing the soil from absorbing water and nutrients for the roots. Thatching and aeration are the two things you should do in the spring/early summer to help your lawn reach its potential. Thatching is the process of raking up all the dead grass and leaves on a lawn, even if it thins out your grass. Aerating allows more air and water into the...

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