5 Lawn Care Mistakes Homeowners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Taking care of your lawn may seem simple, but small mistakes can lead to big problems, like brown patches, thinning grass, and uncontrollable weeds.
At Pusher’s Lawn Care and Landscaping, we’ve seen it all! Here are five common lawn care mistakes and how to avoid them.
1. Mowing Too Short
Many homeowners believe cutting grass as short as possible reduces mowing frequency. However, this stresses the lawn and makes it vulnerable to:
- Weeds
- Drought damage
- Disease
✅ The Fix: Keep grass at the recommended height (around 3-4 inches) to protect the root system.
2. Watering at the Wrong Time
Watering in the afternoon or evening can increase the risk of disease, while watering too frequently encourages shallow roots.
✅ The Fix: Water early in the morning (between 5-9 AM) and aim for deep, infrequent watering (about 1 inch per week).
3. Skipping Aeration & Over-seeding
Over time, soil becomes compacted, making it difficult for water, nutrients, and air to reach the roots. Many homeowners overlook aeration, resulting in weak, patchy grass.
✅ The Fix: Schedule aeration and over-seeding at least once a year to keep your lawn thick and healthy.
4. Neglecting Pre-Emergent Weed Control
If you wait until weeds appear to treat them, you’re already too late! Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds before they sprout.
✅ The Fix: Apply pre-emergent weed control in early spring to prevent crabgrass and dandelions from taking over. (We can handle this for you!)
5. Fertilizing at the Wrong Time
Applying fertilizer too early in the season can cause rapid growth without strong root development, making grass vulnerable to heat and drought.
✅ The Fix: Use a balanced fertilization schedule to feed your lawn at the right times for strong, lasting growth.
Want a Perfect Lawn? Let Us Help!
Lawn care is more than just mowing—it requires proper timing, knowledge, and technique. At Pusher’s Lawn Care and Landscaping, we take the guesswork out of it, so you can enjoy a healthy, green lawn all season long.
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