A green, soft and dense lawn is the best decoration for any area. But, improper care can instantly destroy all beauty. It would seem, what could happen to the lawn? This is not a demanding crop or flowers, but only grass, you just need to trim it periodically. In reality, things are much more complicated. The lawn must be properly maintained, and especially the following mistakes must be avoided.
You don't mow the lawn at the start of the season
Do not spare the young grass, just cut it. Many people think that this will harm the lawn, but in reality it will only be beneficial. After mowing, the grass bushes more actively, becoming more resistant to hot weather, freezing and getting wet.
First, the lawn should build up a dense green mass as close to the ground as possible. Due to this, during subsequent haircuts, the grass will be very thick and lush near the ground, forming a kind of rug.
Cutting the grass too low
The lawn should be mowed relatively low, but without fanaticism. If the cut is too low, only a small layer a few centimeters high will remain above the soil. This can damage the root system of the grass. The plants will not have enough moisture and nutrients, as a result of which the entire lawn may die.
Particularly sensitive to low mowing of large-stemmed grass. These include meadow bluegrass, pasture ryegrass, meadow fescue, awnless rump.
Insufficient lawn mowing
Grass that is too tall should not be left either. Outgrowth also has negative consequences. If the plant is tall, it will gradually lose branches and small foliage at the bottom of the stem. As a result, the stem will become exposed and vulnerable. After a short period of time, the lawn will take on a pale, whitish tint.
The optimum lawn mowing height is 3-5 cm from the ground surface. This option is appropriate when using low grasses with dense stems (bent grass, red fescue) and plants with large stems. But, meadow fescue and pasture ryegrass must be cut higher. The optimum height is 5-6 cm.
Failure to comply with the frequency of the haircut
It is extremely important to cut the grass regularly. It is recommended to mow the lawn at least once every 10 days, and during the rapid growth of the grass more often than once a week. After mowing, quite intensive watering is carried out.
It is necessary to monitor the rate of growth of the lawn. This indicator will be different in each region. This is influenced by soil fertility, irrigation frequency and climatic conditions. The last time the lawn needs to be mowed is in late September - early October.
The lawn should not be left overwintering with tall grass. It will vomit due to alternating frosts and thaws.
Improper watering of the lawn
The grass needs to be watered regularly, but taking into account the air temperature and rainfall. This way you can keep the lawn sufficiently saturated and bright. 2 times a week, sufficiently intensive watering is required, which ensures the passage of water about 15-20 cm into the depth of the soil.
If the lawn has been sown recently, it is recommended to moisturize it every day. But, when the grass reaches adult size, it is often better not to water it that way.
In extreme heat and drought, it is necessary to increase the intensity of watering.
Water in the morning before the heat hits, or in the evening when the temperature has dropped.
