Do you want a dense and green lawn in summer? April is the decisive month to obtain a healthy and uniform grassy carpet. Here’s what it should be done immediately so as not to compromise the result in the hottest months.
When you think of a perfect lawnyou imagine it compact, homogeneous and a beautiful bright green. But getting that result is not a matter of luck: it is the result of targeted interventions, to be done at the right time. AND Aprilamong all the months of the year, is the key one.
It is no coincidence that expert and passionate gardeners are activated right now. The mild climate, the longest days and the first spring rains are ideal conditions To start the life cycle of the grassy carpet. And whoever begins now, partly part of those who wait for the summer to intervene.
Just to understand each other: it is in this period that the damage of winter is correct and the foundations are laid for a Prato resistant to heat and aridity. And then, whether it’s a small garden or a large green space, it’s time to roll up your sleeves. Very little is enough, but doing it now makes all the difference.
Sowing and laughter: because April is perfect
We tend to think that the sowing of the lawn be a job to be done at the end of the summer. And it’s true, but only in part. In fact, April is the other great ideal moment To sow or rearrange, especially in those areas where winter has left “holes” or rade zones.
The temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees, typical of this month, are perfect for germination. The ground is humid at the right point and the excursions are minimal. Thus we obtain a homogeneous and fast growth, without stress for the new seedlings.
A few useful tips:
- First of all, Arieggia well the ground with a rake or mechanical roomr
- Remove the feltthat is, that carpet of dry grass that prevents the water from penetrating
- Level any depressions with a little soil
- Shake the seed uniformly, helping you with a spreading or hand, crossing the steps
- Cover slightly with sand or fine soil, to protect the seeds from birds and wind
- In the end, watering often but in moderation, without creating stagnation
Better to choose quality seeds, resistant to trampling and the sun, perhaps mixed between micro -metal and macroterms depending on the climatic zone.
Cut and fertilization: the errors not to be made
After sowing or laughter, you cannot simply wait for everything to grow alone. There are two fundamental actions that make the difference between any lawn and a cover lawn: the first cut and the spring fertilization.
Often it is believed that cutting the grass too early or too late is irrelevant, but it is not so. It is important to wait for the grass to reach at least 8 cm, and then cut it at about 4-5 cm. A cut too low weaken the roots, while one too high favors fungal diseases.
And the fertilization? Here too, timing and quality count. In the spring you need a fertilizer nitrogento stimulate leaf growth and strengthen the turf. Some prefer slow release fertilizers, perfect for those who cannot intervene every two weeks.
A useful trick?
Mix some sand to the fertilizer to facilitate absorption and improve the drainage of the soil. So we avoid stagnation and mold, silent enemies of the summer lawn.
Irrigation and maintenance: Constance and observation
Once the lawn has been sown, cut and fertilized, it does not end here. The phase of constant maintenance It is the one that most affects the final result. And April is perfect for setting a good routine, without stress.
It is recommended to irrigate early in the morning, avoiding the hottest hours and the risk of evaporation. At this stage, 2-3 irrigation per week are also enough, but they must be abundantto push the roots in depth.
Another aspect often neglected? Observation. Note if the lawn changes color, if there are yellow or grass areas that grows irregularly allows you to intervene immediately, before the problem expands.
April is also the perfect month for:
- Apply preventive treatments against pussy e weeds
- Evaluate the use of a natural biostimulating To strengthen the lawn in view of the summer
- Sharpen the blades of the Tosaerbaso as to avoid tears and damage to the grass
In the end, large investments or agronomist skills are not needed. Just know when act and have some constancy. April is the right month to start on the right foot.
Those who leave now will have a lawn to envy in July. It’s worth trying, right?
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