Month: June 2010

Clean Your Mower

After each mowing, wait until then engine cools and then use a hose to spray the clippings and grass debris that may be clinging to the underside of the deck of your mower (where the blade spins)

 Warning:
always make sure that your mower engine has stopped and if you have to put your hands near the deck that you have disconnected the spark-plug cable from the plug prior to cleaning. You can reconnect after cleaning. This will keep grass clippings from building up in the deck of the mower and help prevent clogging while bagging. This will also allow ample room for the mulching to take place while mowing.

Get Rid of Dog Urine Spots

The lawn is a nice place for your dog to play around and lay in the sun, however, you should not leave your dog on your lawn when you’re away. 

When your dog urinates on your lawn, the affected grass often dries out and doesn’t grow back. If you catch your dog in the act, you can easily flush out the area with water or add horticultural lime on the affected area to neutralize the urine. However, severely damaged areas may require reseeding.

Keeping an eye on your dog will ensure that both you and your dog will enjoy your lawn for time to come

Get Rid of Toads

Frogs and toads are generally good for the lawn, especially since they feed on the lawn pests. However, too many toads on your lawn can be a problem. You can keep your toad population low by removing any containers of standing water, as well as any wood planks or pots where they can hide.