Before the invention of the mowing machine in the 1830s, lawn care was either a manual process of scything and cutting or using sheep or other livestock to keep the grass in check. Fast forwarding to the 21st century, the machinery is different but the problems of maintaining a beautiful, well kept, green lawn are the same.
Thee following sections cover the key areas of lawn care including the tools and techniques you need and hints and tips on how to ensure you and your family get the maximum enjoyment out of your lawn and garden.
Lawn mowing
Mow little and often to keep your lawn in top shape.
Lawn aeration
Ensure that air, nutrients and moisture can penetrate your turf.
Lawn thatch
Clear dead organic material to keep pests and disease at bay.
Lawn watering
Quench your lawns thirst at the right time and frequency.
Lawn fertilizer
Make sure your lawns diet is appropriate for the time of year.
Lawn repair
Fix up patches from disease and overuse.
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The Agri-Fab 45-0299 48-Inch Tow Plug Aerator has a 4 feet wide track and 32 tines that can be weighed down by up to 175 pounds of dry weight. Great value.
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The Brinly-Hardy Spike Aerator – 40in., Model# SAT-40BH represents excellent value with 132 spikes across the 40″ axle giving excellent aeration potential.
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The Greenworks 25022 20-Inch 12 Amp Lawn Mower is an electric corded mower with a 3-in-one cuttings system that can mulch, bag or side discharge.
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The Midwest Rake 46106 Polypropylene Spiked Shoes features 13 shorter than normal spikes for this type of shoe making them easier to walk in than others.
A drum aerator is the perfect way to put some life back into your small to medium sized lawn. Cheap, simple and effective lawn care.