There are two types of lawn care hobbyists - one, with a patchy lawn with evergreen feelings of woe and dread, and two, with a nice-looking green lawn with a great sense of pride. If you want to be amongst the second category of hobbyists, the following lawn care tips are going to be of great help to you. So, get ready and put on your sun hat. Lawn care companies usually use a toxic array of lawn chemicals, but we do not recommend the same. These chemicals can be very harmful for your kids and pets. The following methods are completely natural.

Close-cropped green grasses are the most common ones but if you want to have a much healthier lawn with greener grasses, you had better cut the grass higher. There is a wide array of benefits of having taller grasses. Raise the height of your mower. For example, three and a half inches is a good height in the northern states while two and a half inches is recommended in the southern states. A taller mass of grass doesn't only look much greener, but appears healthier as well. When there is extra green on top of the grass, the roots get more nutrients, resulting in deeper roots. What is more, mowing the lawn will be a less time consuming process now, as higher-cut lawn will require less mowing. It is also important for you to understand that the shorter you cut the grasses, the faster they grow to make up for the lost greenery. So, play smart.

It is good that you mow your lawn regularly, but it is not good to remove the lawn clippings immediately. Instead, the wise thing to do is to leave the clippings as they are on your lawn after mowing. Most people have the misconception that leaving the cut grass on your mowed lawn will smother it - this is not true. Always remember that these clippings are a high source of slow-release nitrogen which is the primary component of lawn frizzlers. This way, by leaving the cut grass on your lawn to decompose, you actually provide a totally natural and chemicals free fertilizer to the soil. However, at the same time, make sure that you don't leave a heavy layer of cut grasses on top of your lawn. The best way to ensure this is to chop up the clippings thoroughly by using a mulching mower. Mulching the grass clippings is the best way to feed your lawn with the much-needed nutrients.

No, it won't. In fact, thatch buildup usually occurs by using chemical fertilizers and pesticides on your lawn in high quantities. These chemicals do not break down the dead grass clippings as much as they kill most of the organisms in the soil. On the other hand, when you mulch those clippings, they become a real feast for earthworms. This way, it does not only breaks down the thatch but it

You must be very careful while choosing the right grass variety. The average rainfall level and your latitude are the two most important factors that you need to put into consideration in this regard. For example, warm season grasses make a perfect choice for the hotter Southern regions. On the other hand, if you are living in the Northern climes, you had better go for cool season grasses. But, what if you are living in a place that lies in the middle of these two regions? Well, there is no straight answer for you. You do not have a clear-cut situation. The best idea for you is to do some research by looking at the good-looking lawns in your neighborhood, visiting the local nurseries, or asking your county extension agent.

Oh, what did you say? You are living in a very dry area? Well, you are not recommended to grow a lawn at all. Instead, the best bet for you is to try permaculture.