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How To Take Care Of Your Backyard During The Summer
Summertime is just around the corner. This means finding your children playing on your lawn or you hosting small parties in your backyard. So, now is the perfect time for you to start maintaining and taking care of your backyard.
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However, summertime also means extreme heat which can be a problem for your lawn. That is where this guide comes in to help you set your backyard up for the summer. Your eyes will be delighted by the lush greenery and soothing smell of the blooming flowers as a result.
Mow What Needs to Be Mowed
Even a glance at your backyard will make you question how much stuff has grown back there. So, get right down to business and start landscaping. First of all, you need the best reel mower to take care of that tall, wild grass.
If you already are a veteran with reel mowers, make sure you have your mower's blade sharpened every other month for perfectly trimmed grass. Apart from that, mow your grass whenever it's dry to ensure that it is evenly cut.
If you mow when the grass is wet, it would usually end up clumping up the lawn unnecessarily. Additionally, the slippery grass is dangerous for the mower operator and can harm you and your perfectly good machinery.
Make Sure to Water Your Plants
Whether it's your potted plants, flowers, or crops, they all need watering to stay in their best shape. In the scorching summer sun, plants can get drier sooner than you think. That is why you water them frequently so they can survive the heat and blossom.
The general rule of thumb is to water your backyard during late evening or early morning, as atmospheric conditions during that time help the water distribute evenly. If you are entirely out of touch on how to water your lawn, here are a few useful tips to keep in mind:
- Use a built-in sprinkler system. It is the most effective way to water your backyard.
- You can also use a revolving or oscillating sprinkler to ensure that all the plants get watered evenly.
- If you don’t have access to sprinklers, you can use a garden hose, or a traditional watering can water your backyard.
- Make sure that you frequently check the soil for saturation levels, so you have an idea for your future watering session.
- Lastly, use a stopwatch to time your lawn watering in an effective manner. That’d save you time as well.
Feed Your Lawn
Just like us, plants need food to grow and live too. The most important step in this regard is to use fertilizers. However, before you jump on to picking the first fertilizer your eye catches, it's essential to know how to use fertilizers. Investing in a good quality fertilizer will not only provide the nutrients your backyard need but will also enrich the soil.
Moreover, make sure to feed your plants in a scheduled manner. A fertilizer that is organic and rich in nitrogen is best for your lawn, as nitrogen is the most crucial nutrient for your backyard. Just like we schedule and keep our intake maintained, your yard needs fertilization in proper dosages and a planned manner.
Have a Proper Defense System for Your Beautiful Yard
Lyme disease, ticks, and mosquitoes are few of the creatures who like to invade your beautiful plant kingdom and make their habitat. While getting rid of them completely can be a challenging task, here are a few precautions you can take to prevent their growth:
- Make sure there are no puddles formed in the soil.
- Check your backyard regularly and avoid over-watering it.
- Apply your tick and mosquitoes repellents in a timely fashion.
Aerate Your Backyard
Plants need a proper venting system that allows them to breathe and live. This is why aerating your backyard is crucial to its maintenance. Aerating your backyard once or twice a year helps keep the aeration and drainage system for your backyard alive.
To aerate it effectively, make sure that you removing thatch regularly. You should also give your lawn a proper drainage system so that water doesn't overflow or form puddles.
Set Up a Regular Maintenance Schedule
It’s understandable that plants can get damaged. Sometimes, the damage is caused by harsh winter conditions like snowing. While other times, a pet or pollution can cause it. So look for signs of damage in your backyard and repair them timely before they extravagate.
If there are patches, dampness, or dry conditions in your backyard, it means it's time for repairing. An important way of doing so is by watering them regularly. If the conditions are not ideal for the plant to grow, you should try seeding the patches and using fertilizer to nourish the soil.
Love Your Backyard and the Plants in it
At the end of the day, your backyard would only grow if you put in effort and love in its improvement. Apart from taking care of the plants and the regular maintenance, you should also invest in the aesthetics of your garden. A great way of doing this is to place swings or garden furniture that radiates positivity. Remember, the more you care for your backyard, the more it will thrive.
About the Author Laura Bennett
Hello, I’m Laura Bennett. I love nature especially when it comes to flowers and different kinds of plants. I started a very small garden behind my house and I named it Humid Garden. So, I created this blog to provide aspiring and inspiring thoughts about gardening for gardeners and anyone who has the intention of keeping a garden.
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