If you’re a keen gardener, having the best-looking lawn on the block is a welcome title. While having your lawn (and your green thumb) be the envy of your neighbours is great, to earn the honour, you’ll need to know a few handy tips.
Firstly, not all grass will suit your lawn, so be sure to choose carefully (or reassess your varietal if you’re experiencing issues). Secondly, you will need to invest some time, effort and money into perfecting it. But once you’ve outlaid the initial costs, you’ll be seeing results in no time.
How to have the best lawn
Eco-conscious watering systems
Keeping your garden adequately watered can feel like a full-time job, especially in the warmer months. If heading out to hose down the grass at the start of the day seems all too much, then maybe it’s time to look into an irrigation system.
Not only will they save you time, but they can even save water, meaning in the long run, a watering system is actually the eco-conscious move, not to mention your garden will thrive with the right amount of water.
Breathing life with aeration
Aerating your lawn will keep it looking lush, green and free from any dreaded brown patches. So, whether you choose the old-fashioned way of aerating your lawn (read: with a pitchfork and brute strength) or opt for a tech-savvy way, such as Honda’s FG110 aerator, to do so. Either way you do it, your lawn will be thanking you for helping it to grow deeper, stronger and more resilient, especially when you do it in the ideal active growing seasons.
Regular mowing
Yes, getting the mower out every few weeks is a pain, but when you see how much it benefits your grass, you will want to keep up the routine. But which mower should you invest in? First, decide if you’re after a petrol or battery-operated mower; both options are great when you choose one with a top engineering manufacturer. There are many options when it comes to lawn mowers, so if you’re tossing up between them, speak with your local Honda dealer who can explain all the differences and will ensure you get the right one to suit your situation.
Once you’ve settled on a power type, be sure to look for a brand or model that has plenty of online fanfare, or even an ‘award-winning’ status much like the HRU19 Bufflo Mower. Finally, choose one that is not only built to last with all the features you’re after but also that looks good while doing it, because at the end of the day, you and your mower will be the talk of the street.
Don’t forget the edges
You’ve done the hard yards, showing off your hard-working mower to the neighbourhood with perfectly cut grass. But the job of ‘award-winning lawn’ isn’t done until the whipper snipper makes an appearance. Honda’s HHT36BXB Domestic Lawn Trimmer is the lightweight, battery-operated essential for the finishing touches your lawn needs.
Feed your lawn
Much like us, a healthy lawn requires a nutrient-rich diet. Choosing the right fertiliser for your grass type is essential to keeping it looking its best. Sprinkle the fertiliser over your grass after aerating and water deeply for the best results.
And once you’ve gone through all these steps, you’ll be the envy of all your neighbours. Just be sure to keep track of who’s borrowed your incredibly in-demand Honda power tool.
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