LAWN AND LAWN CARE!

Now is the time to prepare your lawn to ensure that you will have a green carpet in your garden when spring arrives.

Below is a guideline on how to prepare your lawn for the coming summer:

• Cut the grass very short with a lawnmower.
• Use a fork or a spike roller to make little holes in the grass. This is called scarifying.
• Using a leaf rake, rake a layer of lawndressing over the prepared lawn.
• Water well and wait for the new green lawn to appear.
• After 3 weeks give the grass a high nitrogen fertilizer and water well.

A beautiful lawn can certainly be an attractive feature in any garden, but there’s also a surprising number of other little known benefits provided by lawns.

• Oxygen– A 250m² healthy lawn will absorb CO₂ and produce enough oxygen to sustain a family of 4.
• Water wise– Lawns absorb rainfall, reducing water lost to run-off which is efficient in times of drought and effective in reducing flash flooding.
• Good for the environment– Lawns traps and filters dust from the air and purifies water as it passes through the underground aquifers.
• Cooling– Natural turf stays cool during hot weather; up to 30 degrees cooler than hard landscaping surfaces.
• Hygienic– Natural lawns through the process of growing and respiring, are a self-cleaning surface.
• Emotional health– Standing barefoot on natural grass is proven to trigger a reduction in the signs of stress, with lowering of both heart rate and blood pressure.
• Good for the senses– The smell of freshly cut grass regularly tops the list of most pleasant and comforting smells
• Adds value– A well-presented lawn and landscaped garden adds roadside appeal, desirability and value to a property
• Good for all– A safe low-impact playing surface, a summer picnic table and a year round contributor to a healthy lifestyle