I’ve always believed that one of the greatest rewards as a home owner can be coming home to a nice lush, green lawn. Of course, that takes some work. Well, this year we figured it would be fun to see just how well our lawn responded to being fed! So, thanks to Lowe’s Home Improvement, who’s been so kind to sponsor this post, we’re putting Sta-Green Weed & Feed to the test.
Now this might sound a little odd, but when you’re caring for your lawn, think of it in terms of a child.
Healthy, active kids expel a lot of energy. They need food to help replace nutrients that get used up as they grow. You want to promote healthy growth by giving them the proper food, make sure they get adequate water, and every once in a while they need a hair cut!
So all of those things should help you keep your lawn looking good all summer long!
Applying the proper fertilizer, in our case, Sta-Green Weed & Feed, will promote healthy growth and reduce weeds that try and take over your lawn.
Watering 20-25 minutes, 3 times a week will help develop a solid root system, which should help your lawn thrive through the heat of the summer.
Last, but not least, keeping your grass well manicured. We recommend setting your mowing deck to cut at 3 inches to help your lush grass thrive. By leaving grass a little longer, it’s root system grows stronger, it helps shade and keep the soil cool, and it helps prevent weed seeds from taking over your lawn.
So keep a look at over the next few weeks as we give you a glimpse into how are lawn is responding to the fertilizer and we’ll even share a few fun ways to create container gardens that serve to be pretty and functional!
Here’s a quick GoPro video to show you how easy applying Sta-Green Weed & Feed can be!
We’re really working on our lawn this year. It was terrible last year… we were “those” neigbors!
Great tips!
That grass is looking great Matt! Sometimes, I do miss actually having a nice, lush green lawn instead of our desert landscape. Our kids don’t get to run around barefoot around here. Then again, my only maintenance is killing weeds.
I didn’t realize that you only needed to water your grass three times a week. That doesn’t seem like a lot at all. Then again, I am sure that many people just do it too much. That is something that you don’t want to do. After all, it can be very damaging to you not only your grass, but also your bank account as your water bill will rise.
Thanks for the tips on lawn care. Nothing is worse then having your lawn die during the summer. Fertilizing and water are great, simple steps to keep a lawn nice and healthy. I didn’t know that I should watering three times a week, so thanks for that little tip!
Your grass looks great! Fertilizing really seems to work in keeping your grass looking amazing. Thanks for sharing!
I didn’t realize that you only needed to water your grass 3 times a week. That doesn’t seem to be just like a lot at all. Then simply again, I am certain that many people just do it too much. That is something you do not want to do. Following all, it can be very damaging to your grass.
Applying the proper fertilizer is a nice tip. Watering is also essential, and helps the lawn thrive, as you share.
Great Post. People often make the mistake of spraying their lawn with the same fertilizer all summer long. What this does is overload the lawn with the same nutrient without giving it the whole package. Good Work! Thanks for Sharing!
Awesome post! Definitely some very helpful tips. Lawn fertilization is certainly very important!