Lawn Garden Research Paper

Have you ever looked at your neighbors' lawns and wondered how they keep their grass so green? Is it because your neighbors have some kind of secret serum that they are sprinkling on their lawn late at night? Or maybe you think aliens are sneaking around and zapping your neighbor's lawn into good health. Well, however you think your neighbors are maintaining that prize winning lawn, the truth is to have a gorgeous lawn you have to understand how grass grows. Grass type, growth, proper maintenance, and weather restraints are all critical in making your grass as green as the other sides. Even though there are multitudes of grass types grown all over the world, the type of grass that will grow best in your yard depends on the area in which
There are four basic methods to grow grass; sprigging, sodding, plugging, and seeding. Out of the four methods, Seeding is the least expensive and time consuming growing method. Especially here in the south, seeding doesn't require any long-term care. Proper seeding is crucial to the growth of your grass. You can't just toss the seeds on the ground and expect them to turn into the "lush blanket of green bliss" you have always dreamed about for your lawn. The spring and summer months are ideal for optimal growth here in the south, and fall and winter months for northern regions. Soil preparation is detrimental to the germination of the seeds. Soil should be loosened about ½ in deep with a hard tooth rake. Then, sprinkle seed down at 10-20 seeds per square inch; remembering not to seed to heavily as you don't want your "little green darling" to compete for water. After that, add one tablespoon of starter fertilizer, and work over the entire area with the back of the rake to mix the seeds with the soil. Also, press down the dirt to ensure the seeds are secure in the soil. Finally, water your freshly seeded lawn daily to prevent seeds from drying
Lawn pests feed on the surface of your grassed and cause your lawn to turn ugly and brown. Knowing the kinds of bugs that are invaded your space is the first step in trying to treat the problem. You can treat the problem yourself with over the counter insecticides or higher a professional to come in a due the job. It is a good idea to higher a professional because many of the chemicals in insecticides are harmful to humans, animal, and the environment. On the other hand, lawn disease is very difficult to diagnose and even harder to correct. Fungicides are the most common control for lawn disease. Fungicides come in three types; Contact fungicides, once applied, remain on the plant surface and kill spores that come in contact with it. Systematic fungicides are applied to the leaves and then move through the plants circulation system. Penetrant fungicides penetrate the grass to stop the growth of pathogens. Since most lawn diseases show up in spots, it is a good idea to use spot treatment to avoid the damage fungicides can do to your