A Quick and Practical Guide on How to Build a Lawn
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Looking to give your yard an update and live your dreams of having a gorgeous lawn? If so, then you have come to the right place! Here, you can learn more about the simple ways on how to build a lawn, which you can apply in enhancing the beauty and ambience of your outdoor space.

1. Prepare the soil.

Before everything else, the first thing to do in building a lawn is soil preparation. You have to prepare the area where you are planting the seeds, and it must be level enough to allow the grass seeds or turf to grow properly. Moreover, you need to make sure that the soil quality is easy to work on, which means it should be the right texture (not too soft or too hard). Make the area firmer by walking on it and pressing with your heels. 

If you find any debris or weeds, be sure to remove these since your seeds will not grow well when these unwanted items in your yard occupy the soil. Use a hoe to remove weeds and keep the soil leveled by raking the area and getting rid of stones. After clearing the site, scatter some organic fertilizer such as corn gluten meal, which also works in preventing weed growth. Just don't overdo the use of fertilizer to prevent these from causing some problems with the environment.

In case you have a slightly acidic soil, you can increase the pH level with a drop spreader mixed with pulverized lime. However, peat moss added to the soil decreases its pH level, while mixing in some iron sulfate lowers the pH level even more when necessary.

2. Decide on the grass type to plant.

Once your soil is ready, you can think about the type of grass to plant on it. If you want a low-maintenance lawn, then you should go for grass that is hard-wearing and only requires once-a-week mowing. On the other hand, real bowling and traditional bowling greens are tough to manage since you will need to mow these down to one centimeter daily once growing season begins.

3. Do you prefer to build a lawn from grass seed or turf?

When it comes to quicker results, turf is the best way to go since you can start laying it during early autumn until late spring months. However, the cost is definitely higher, and you will have to devote so much time and energy once the turf is ready for laying. As for seeds, these are more economical and a breeze to use. The only thing to worry about is their vulnerability to birds, pests and bad weather. If you opt to sow seeds, choose the right time including mid-spring and mid-autumn. Although turf may offer faster results, the amount of ground work that must be done is the same as what to expect from seeds.

4. Hire a landscaper.

After you do the work of planting the seeds, you will have to think about maintaining your lawn and improving its appearance. This is a challenging job to do since you will need to allot your time and energy regularly to keep your outdoor space in good condition. Thus, you may want to hire a landscaper to make your yard look even more amazing. Professional landscapers can beautify your yard and make it look just like the ones featured in magazines. They will also spare you from doing the work yourself, specifically when you have a million other things to think about.

Start giving your outdoor space a brand new look with a well-made lawn. These tips are just what you need for a yard makeover to improve your home's value and overall appearance.

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