Home & Garden
Everything You Need To Upgrade Your Lawn
From mowers to seeders to smart sprinklers, these are the essentials you need for green grass and a thriving yard.
They say the grass is always greener on the other side, but right now, that doesn't matter so much. The lawn you're likely seeing and enjoying is the one in your own yard, and there's never been a better time to spruce it up.
Fortunately for you, we've got some tips and must-have essentials to upgrade your lawn. Follow these steps for a lush, thriving yard that'll have your neighbors seeing green.
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Remove any debris.
If you have fallen branches, leaves or other leftover winter debris piling up in your yard, you'll need to remove it before starting any kind of lawn treatment. If you're picking up sticks or using a rake, make sure you're wearing work gloves to protect your hands. For maximum dexterity and breathability, we recommend these sweat-absorbent bamboo gloves from Pine Tree Tools.
To clear the leaves off your lawn more quickly and efficiently, you need a reliable leaf blower. Black + Decker makes a lightweight 20-volt blower that'll get the job done.
If you have a large yard or are unable to DIY leaf removal, you may be able to hire a lawn maintenance professional through Amazon Home Services. Although some gardening businesses are not operating due to restrictions surrounding the new coronavirus crisis, many are still available to render services and have protocols in place to ensure the safety of the homeowner and the professional.
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Trim overgrown bushes and vegetation.
You can't even appreciate your lush, manicured lawn if everything around it is messy and overgrown. Purchasing a trimmer cuts down on time and labor, but make sure the model you get is suitable for the job at hand. For smaller vegetation cleanup and neatening up the edges of your lawn, Earthwise's 4-amp electric string trimmer may be just what you need.
Heavy-duty trimming of brushes or trees may require more-substantial equipment. When this is this case, hiring a professional pruner may be in your best interest. As a reminder, never attempt to cut or trim branches or vegetation near power lines.
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Seed and fertilize.
Spreading grass seed in the spring gives the seeds a chance to germinate and grow as the weather gets warmer. The type of spreader you'll want for the job depends largely on the area you're looking to seed. For a smaller lawn, a hand-held spreader such as this one from Scotts Wizz may be just what you need.
For a larger lawn, a more-substantial spreader will get the job done significantly faster. Agri-Fab makes a heavy-duty push spreader with the capacity to hold up to 130 pounds of seed. Depending on the material and the speed of application, it can cover up to 25,000 square feet.
The type of fertilizer you'll need will depend on the type of grass you have as well as the climate. If you're not up for the task of seeding and fertilizing the lawn yourself, Amazon Home Services can connect you to prescreened yard maintenance professionals. You can hire them in two-, four- or eight-hour time blocks, depending on the size and scope of your lawn.
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Make sure to add water.
If your lawn doesn't get enough water, it will eventually dry out and die. But if it gets too much water, all those seeds you spread will wash away and the grass will be susceptible to rot.
With manually controlled sprinklers, you can monitor climate and turn the water on as needed. But with a smart sprinkler such as the Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, you don't have to worry about keeping up with Mother Nature.
This smart sprinkler has a weather intelligence feature that uses comprehensive weather data to automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on the latest local forecasts. You can always choose to override this feature, and you can control the sprinkler using the Rachio app on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Mow and maintain.
In most climates, the lawn needs to be mowed about once a week. For smaller areas, a push mower is usually up to the task. CRAFTSMAN makes a gas-powered version of this that conveniently has a bagger attached to catch all those grass clippings.
For much larger areas of grass, you may need to invest in a riding lawnmower or hire a pro to mow your lawn on a recurring basis.
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Whatever direction you take with your lawn, get started now. Lush, green grass is a lot easier to achieve when you plant, fertilize and come up with your mowing and maintenance plan before the peak of the hot summer season.
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