Early Lawn And Garden Thoughts

Hey there!
You just bought your new house. Congrats!
It’s a nice house and it’s going to be called you’re home very soon.
But what is a house without a lawn. There is no better living without those green things outside your windows.
I may be a tech guy and don’t know about planting but I am very much familiar of the internet.
Oh! I have a notebook. Let’s get online. Lets learn about dollar spot lawn disease.
Let’s Google it. Let’s type “lawn and garden care”.
Let’s get the top result. It is from United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Let’s see.
One deep watering is much better than watering several times lightly. Lawns need about 1 inch of water each week. If the weather is very hot, apply an inch of water about every 3 days. Watering to a depth of 4-6 inches encourages deeper, healthier root development. It allows longer periods between watering. To measure the water, put an empty tuna can (or cat food can) on the lawn while watering. Stop watering when the can is full or if you notice water running off the lawn.
Different soil types have different watering needs. You don’t need to be a soil scientist to know how to water your soil properly. Loosen the soil around plants so it can quickly absorb water and nutrients.
Early morning or night is the best time for watering to reduce evaporation. You have to water at the right time of the day. Water when it’s not windy to help control where your water goes.
A soil test will help you understand what your plants require. Local fertilizer dealers can also be helpful. You can leave the grass clippings to decompose on the lawn. Annually, this will provide nutrients equivalent to one or two fertilizer applications. Set mower at 2 inches to reduce water use during hot weather.
Pesticides can pollute water when used incorrectly. They also kill beneficial as well as harmful insects. Natural alternatives prevent both of these events from occurring and save you money. Consider using natural alternatives for chemical pesticides. Non-detergent insecticidal soaps, garlic, hot pepper sprays, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap in a gallon of water, used dishwater, or forceful stream of water to dislodge insects.