5 Things You Should Know About Spring & Summer Lawn Care

Finally, it's that wonderful time of year here in Canada, when we can say with relative certainty that the snow is long gone. Of course that means it's time to turn our thoughts from snow blowers to lawn mowers and spring and summer lawn care . So if the melted snow has revealed a lawn that is less than ideal, here are five important things you should know about Spring & Summer lawn care , from your neighbourhood experts at GreenLawn.

Lawns fertilizers should be applied at specific intervals, as part of a seasonal fertilization program, however; homeowners must be careful to add the right amount at the right time. Because, while adding spring lawn fertilizer is an important part of springtime lawn care, adding too much spring lawn fertilizer can actually cause weed growth and disease. In terms of applying fertilizers during the summer season, adding lawn fertilizer too late in the season will encourage growth at a time when grass should be slowing its growth in preparation for winter.Buying a snow thrower does not have to be hard if you do a little research on which one you need. If there is not a lot of snow that you have to clear, a one stage or single stage thrower should be sufficient. This type of blower has one metal and one rubber auger that spins very fast and throws the snow off the path. If you live in a place where it snows heavier or more regularly, then a two stage snow blower would be the better choice for you. A two stage blower has a metal auger that turns slower than a single blower and the auger does not touch the ground, an added bonus because of this is that you can use this blower on gravel and other loose surfaces.4. Yes, You Can Help Prevent Weed GrowthAbout GreenLawnMammoth Mountain Ski Area is the leading four-season mountain resort in California. With 1.3 million annual skier visits, Mammoth Mountain is currently the third most frequented ski resort in the United States. The company owns and operates a variety of resort businesses including recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage and retail. Specific businesses owned and operated by Mammoth Mountain include Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, June Mountain, Tamarack Lodge and Resort, Mammoth Snowmobile Adventures, Mammoth Mountain Bike Park and the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Mammoth Mountain also operates Juniper Springs Resort, the Village Lodge and Sierra Star Golf Course in Mammoth Lakes, California. For more information on Mammoth Mountain, visit MammothMountain.com or call 800.MAMMOTH.Mammoth is still experiencing the benefits of the snowiest winter ever at the resort with over 55 FEET of snow fall and will keep the lifts running daily for skiing and snowboarding through July 4, 2011. For the most recent resort conditions, please visit: http://www.mammothmountain.com/MyMammoth/Even better, from June 24 through July 4, fans of groomed snow and fast singletrack can enjoy unlimited skiing and biking in one day for only $79, only $7 more than a standalone adult lift ticket. For those who don’t want to bring both ski gear and bike gear up to the mountain, add a 2-hour bike rental or protective gear rental for only $20 each. Try out a bike from Mammoth’s brand new fleet of rental bikes from Rocky Mountain Bicycles and experience the best of both worlds.3. Apply the Right Lawn Fertilizer at the Right TimeIn this video, Bike Park Supervisor Mark Hendrickson talks about what’s in store for visitors: http://youtu.be/frLkAhBpekk5. Hiring a Lawn Care Service Can be AffordableWhile it may be practically impossible to prevent weed seeds from finding their way into your lawn, there are things you can do to help make your lawn an unfavourable place for them to grow. Lawn aeration, adjusting fertilizing schedules and even changing the height of your mower blade can all play a part in discouraging weed growth. Of course, if weeds continue to be a problem, the best thing you can do is to call your local GreenLawn lawn care specialists for professional weed control help.2. Raking Isn't Just for Fall LeavesUsing a shovel to get the snow off your driveway and sidewalk is very labor intensive task and can cause you to over use or pull a muscle in your back or arms, this in turn can cause you to take time off work; if you are older, shoveling snow could potentially cause a heart attack if you over do it. There is also the risk that you may slip and fall if there is ice under the snow that you do not see.

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