Here are some tips to maintain a perfect lawn:
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Regular mowing: Mow your lawn regularly and maintain a consistent cutting height. A height of about 5-8 centimeters is ideal for most lawn types. Avoid cutting more than a third of the grass height at once, as this can impair lawn growth and health.
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Watering: Water your lawn deeply and less frequently to encourage a deeper root system. Ideally, water early in the morning to minimize evaporation. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to waterlogging, which in turn promotes disease and root rot.
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Fertilization: Fertilize your lawn regularly to provide it with the necessary nutrients. Use a high-quality lawn fertilizer tailored to the needs of your lawn type. Follow the instructions on the packaging for the correct dosage and timing.
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Weed control: Keep your lawn free of weeds. Remove weeds by hand or use herbicides if necessary. Make sure you only use herbicides according to the instructions to avoid damaging your lawn.
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Aeration: Aerate your lawn once a year, preferably in spring or fall. This helps loosen the soil, improves water and nutrient penetration, and promotes healthy root growth. You can use either a dethatcher or an aerating fork to aerate the soil.
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Maintain lawn edges: Keep lawn edges neat and tidy. Trim the edges regularly with lawn edgers or edge trimmers to maintain a well-groomed look.
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Pest and disease control: Monitor your lawn regularly for pests and diseases. If necessary, take appropriate control measures, such as applying insecticides or fungicides. Make sure you use the products according to the instructions.
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Regular maintenance: In addition to the measures mentioned above, a perfect lawn requires regular maintenance, such as removing dead material (scarifying), reseeding bare patches, and conducting annual soil tests to check the pH and soil quality.