-
May 15, 2021- Don’t bag. Leave your grass clippings on the lawn to turn into a natural fertilizer, decomposing, releasing water and nutrients into the soil.
- Ensure a healthy lawn. Choose a grass variety that grows well in our climate.
- Decrease your carbon footprint. Select an electric or battery-powered lawn mower versus gas.
- Aerate soil. Compacted soil may need to be aerated to promote healthy grass growth.
Interestingly, ants can actually do a good job of aerating. If they are not causing an indoor infestation, let them do their work. They also eat harmful insects, pollinate flowers, and distribute seeds. - Longer is better. A longer grass blade allows intake of more sunshine and promotes development of a healthier plant with deeper roots. Rule of thumb: Never cut more than one third of the blade.
