5 Basics to a Green Lawn

To make a lawn green and healthy, here are the 5 basic essentials you need to get right:

1. Proper Watering

   • Water 3-4 times a week for 20-25 minutes each time.

   • Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and disease risk.

2. Mowing Correctly

   • Keep blades sharp and never cut more than 1/3 of the grass height at a time.

   • Maintain an appropriate height for your grass type (usually 2.5–4 inches).

3. Keep the weeds out

   • Weeds can crowd out the grass fast, so best to get on top of it fast

4. Aeration and Soil Health

   • Aerate once a year (usually in fall or spring) to relieve compaction and improve nutrient uptake.

   • Your soil needs nutrients to feed your grass, which get used up each year

5. Fertilization

   • Apply balanced fertilizer regularly based on the season and grass type.

   • Nitrogen is key for greening—too little and the lawn yellows, too much can burn it.

Contact Green Life to get that lawn nice and green!