Green, soft and well-kept lawn is a beautiful decoration of the house and the garden itself. What to do to make the grass look beautiful? Learn how to take care of your lawn before spring comes!
Lawn after winter - remove leftovers
The first thing we should do just before spring comes is to clean the turf. Fallen leaves, branches and other organic debris that covered the lawn in winter should be cleaned up.The Fiskars QuikFit ™ rake, made of high-quality plastic and steel, will do the job. Depending on our needs, we can choose a wide lawn rake with a head or a fan rake. If there are lumps of soil or felt on the turf on the lawn, it is worth reaching for a scooter. Only after removing the debris, we can assess the condition of the lawn, whether there are areas requiring re-sowing, and whether the grass is lacking water or nutrients.
Lawn care after winter - mowing
Mowing is the most popular procedure that we carry out most of the year.
When mowing for the first time, cut the grass to a height of approx. 3 cm. Thanks to this, we will provide it with better sunlight and get rid of any remaining grass from the previous year. For mowing, we can use the StaySharp ™ Max drum mower from Fiskars.The design of the VersaCut ™ allows you to adjust the cutting height in the range from 2.5 cm to 10 cm, so that we can adjust the cutting height to the recommended one at a given time of the year. The drum mower from Fiskars includes the StaySharp ™ cutting system, which prevents the mower blades from touching each other, which reduces the force required to drive the mower by 30%. What's more, the StaySharp ™ system ensures long-lasting knife performance without frequent sharpening, and the InertiaDrive ™ technology provides twice the cutting power to cut through dense clumps of grass, weeds and even small branches.
Lawn - when do we fertilize the grass?
The second, equally important step is fertilization. Proper fertilization of the lawn will ensure even grass growth and reduce unwanted weeds or moss. The first fertilization treatment is mainly aimed at improving the condition of the grass after winter and stimulating it to grow.During this time, it is worth choosing a nitrogen-rich fertilizer that stimulates the grass to develop. Fertilizers should be scattered using special seeders, because they guarantee even and accurate lawn sowing without leaving any empty spaces. For fertilization, we can use the Solid ™ seed drill from Fiskars. This versatile tool can be used all year round. It can be used to spread fertilizer or seeds, and in winter to spread s alt. The rotating knob allows easy dosing adjustment depending on the use of the granulate. It is possible to choose one of three different hole diameter settings for sowing loose, coarse and fine grain media. The tank is graduated in liters. What's more, the lid can be closed, which will be extremely useful during storage and transport.
Lawn care after winter - watering
Watering your lawn is extremely important.In early spring, we can water the grass every other day. The grass is just beginning to grow and does not need that much water. If the grass begins to turn yellow - it is worth watering it with more water, because it is a sign of too dry lawn. It is best to do this after sunset or in the early morning, as the risk of water evaporation is minimal during these hours. If we do not want to water, we can choose an irrigation system from Fiskars, which has expanded its offer with the segment of garden irrigation equipment, as well as hoses, drums, guns, lances and convenient sprinklers. By choosing equipment tailored to the needs of our garden, made of good quality materials, we will be sure that watering will become a pleasure, not a tedious chore.
Grass - fight the weeds!
It is worth starting the fight against weeds in early spring, because this is when they develop their root systems deep into the ground.In addition to mowing your lawn regularly to prevent the spread of dandelions, there are some extra steps you should take. An indispensable tool will be a weed puller, which will help us deal with them effectively. This tool, extremely popular with gardeners, is easy and friendly to use, and most importantly - it removes weeds along with the roots. Fiskars offers two models of the weed puller - the Xact ™ model with an ergonomic handle that fits the hand very well or the SmartFit model, which has an adjustable handle length ranging from 990 mm to 1190 mm, thanks to which the tool can be used by people with different height. When caring for your lawn, do not forget to remove moss and weeds from the gaps between the pavement tiles. This task does not have to be laborious. All you need to do is reach for the special Xact ™ grout scraper, which is equipped with a double stainless steel blade. It is also worth knowing that the growth of weeds in the garden is effectively prevented by a thick layer of pine bark around shrubs, conifers and roses.Such bark can also be scattered on the paths between the rows of crops.
Grass - remember to oxygenate!
The lawn needs not only water and nutrients, but also oxygen. Therefore, before spring arrives, it is worth aerating the lawn. This process consists in loosening the soil by pricking. This is important because an aerated lawn provides ideal conditions for the grass to grow and creates a dense and even turf. The first aeration is best done in the second year after setting up the lawn. It is worth reaching for toolsFiskars from the Xact ™ series, such as forks or a 3-tooth cultivatorThe appropriate head design ensures greater precision and control during work, with much less effort. On the other hand, the light, aluminum handle with a special profile has a positive effect on ergonomics and work efficiency. It is an indispensable product for any gardener who wants to take care of their lawn before the warm months arrive.
