Top Five DIY Lawn Care Mistakes

Spending a Saturday doing DIY lawn care projects is a rewarding experience for some homeowners. Before you take on the big task of making your lawn the best on the block, learn from the common mistakes other DIYers have made along the way.

1. Not having a plan

While it might be tempting to run to the store, pick up a few items, and get your DIY lawn care project started, it’s important to spend some time doing research first. It’s going to take more than an afternoon to achieve the look you want. In fact, you should plan on spending time in the yard many times before, during, and after the growing season.

2. Forgetting weed control

No matter how green your grass is, it will look uncared for if it is covered in weeds. Add a weed preventer to your must-have list, making sure you do your research about which one is suitable for grass.

3. Skipping pest control

You could seemingly do everything right and still end up with grass that is patchy or not quite as nice as you’d like. Consider what could be living under your lawn: grubs. These pests eat the grass roots, so it’s important your lawn care includes pest control.

4. Overwatering

While water is essential for grass growth, it’s easy to drown the sensitive roots if you water too often. Instead of watering for a few minutes daily, consider doing so for an hour once a week.

5. Over-fertilizing

More is not always better when it comes to fertilizing your lawn. Too much fertilizer can cause chemical burns, leaving your lawn more brown than green.

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