SALEM, Ore. – Feb. 12, 2014 – With spring just around the corner, many homeowners are looking forward to getting back out in their yards and enjoying their reawakening lawns. The turfgrass experts at Grass Seed USA, a coalition of American grass seed farmers, offer DIY tips for spring and summer lawn care that will help you take your lawn from good to great using just four common household items.
“A healthy natural lawn provides a beautiful setting for relaxation and entertainment,” said Bryan Ostlund, executive director of Grass Seed USA, “and it can be achieved with minimal effort and expense. We’re all looking to save money in this uncertain economic climate, so as you gear up for a new season of lawn care, why not take advantage of things you already have on hand?”
Keep your lawn in tip-top shape with the following household basics:
Treating grubs is easier than you may think. To treat 1,000 square feet of grass, dilute 2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap in a gallon of water and spray it on the lawn. It’s best to do this immediately after a rainfall. This will cause the grubs to come to the surface, where you can collect them if the birds don’t do the job for you. Repeat the treatment weekly until the grubs stop surfacing.