Let's figure out how to properly care for a decorative lawn so that it is your pride and not a headache.

✅ 1. Regular mowing

The optimal frequency is once every 5-7 days in the warm season.
Cutting height - 4-5 cm (slightly higher for shady areas).
Do not cut more than a third of the length at a time - this weakens the grass.

Tip: Use sharp blades on your lawn mower — dull ones tear the grass, leaving unsightly edges and causing diseases.

✅ 2. Watering - moderate but regular

It is better to water less often, but abundantly, than a little every day.
Ideally - 1-2 times a week, 10-15 liters per m².
Water in the morning or evening so that the moisture does not evaporate too quickly.

Important: constant "superficial" watering makes the roots weak. The lawn should "seek" moisture deep down, and not live on the surface.

✅ 3. Fertilizing
Decorative lawns love to "eat".
In spring and summer - nitrogen fertilizers for growth (for example, NPK 20-5-10).
In autumn - compounds with potassium and phosphorus (for example, NPK 5-10-20) to strengthen the roots before winter.

Feed 3-4 times a season, in dry weather before watering or rain.

✅ 4. Aeration - oxygen for the roots

At least 1-2 times a year (in spring and autumn) aeration - piercing the soil so that the roots "breathe".
You can use a pitchfork, special shoe attachments or an aerator.

✅ 5. Weeding and moss control

Manual weeding or selective herbicides are your choice. The main thing is not to let the weeds grow.
If moss appears, this is a signal of over-moistening or compaction of the soil. In this case, aeration and adjustment of watering will help.

✅ 6. Scarification - cleaning from old grass

In spring and autumn, it is useful to scarify the lawn - clean from dry grass and "felt". This improves the access of air, water and fertilizers.

🏡 Important reminder

Do not walk on the lawn in wet weather - you leave traces and compact the soil.

Remove leaves and debris - the lawn must "breathe".

Once every 2-3 years, you can re-seed the grass to refresh the surface and eliminate bald spots.

🌱 Conclusion

Caring for a decorative lawn is like caring for your skin: if you do it correctly and regularly, it will look young and beautiful for many years. And let the neighbors ask how you manage to keep the greenery in such perfect shape! 😉