Keeping the lawn mowed is not all that's needed for a great yard. If you are concerned with the appearance of your lawn, you need to focus on what makes your grass thrive. There are so many factors that go into a healthy lawn. Let's look at a few ways you can ensure you have the best lawn on the block.

Soil and Seeding

At first glance you might think that grass just grows wherever and there is no real planning that goes into it. This is not the case, though. The soil that your grass is growing in certainly does matter. To ensure that you have great grass-growing conditions, you need to make sure that the pH level of the soil is right. According to Bob Vila, it's recommended to have a soil pH level of between 6.5 and 7 for the ideal growth conditions for grass. When you're planting a lawn, we can help you select the grass seed that's right for your property and soil.

Watering

If you really want the best grass, you can't simply depend on the rain to do all the watering. Depending on where you live in the country, you may or may not receive enough rainfall for healthy grass all season long. If your grass is not getting enough moisture through rain alone, you should consider putting your lawn on a watering schedule. We can provide watering and drainage solutions that will make your grass thick and green, keeping your lawn beautiful.

Drainage Solutions

In addition to proper watering, you will also need to make sure your property has proper drainage. Saturating your yard every day will not ensure great grass. In fact, if your property does not drain well, you may still wind up with unhealthy grass. Drainage is just as important as watering. Drainage might even be more important because, without proper drainage, your property can actually become damaged through erosion. You can talk with our landscape experts to learn more about drainage solutions.

If you would like to learn more about lawns and landscaping, please contact us at Stephens Seed and Supply, Inc today for landscape ideas and drainage solutions. We can help you make your property beautiful and uniform.