When it comes to your lawn, you might be forgiven for thinking that your upkeep begins and ends with a simple mow - however, there is more than meets the eye. Beyond mowing your lawn in the Cairns summer heat - you need to prepare yourself for the complete aspects that come with lawn care to ensure dazzling green lawns year round. Here are three of our top tips for caring for your Cairns lawn.
Know your lawn
This might seem obvious - but the greatest tip to lawn care is of course to know the type of lawn you have. This is because, like a flower - each lawn is different and has its spectrum of needs and requirements. Therefore by knowing your lawn, you'll gain exact insight into the type of watering, mowing and planting requirements you should be catering to - year-round.
Water on time
The best time of day to water your lawn is early morning or early evening. This is for a few reasons, firstly - by watering at this time of day you prevent water evaporation and needles water wastage. Furthermore, by keeping out of the mid sun - you avoid the humidity causing a nasty fungal infection.
Deal with insects
With living in Cairns, insects tend to find their way into most areas of life. Whether that be flies at home, mosquitos down near Cairns beaches or electric ants infesting our places - insects can sometimes be a nuisance with the damage they cause. This is extremely true with lawns. Whether it's fire ants, grubs or crickets - by applying appropriate pesticide at the right times - you are sure to ensure healthy and prolonged growth of your lawn.
If you're looking to take the uncertainty out of your lawn and its care - click here for a quote and let us assist you today.
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