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A pest-free lawn is a beautiful thing. It’s also more likely to be healthier for your family because your kids and pets will spend less time playing in the dirt and on their hands and knees. But how do you keep pests away from your yard? Use these tips to help with that!
Keep your lawn green by fertilizing it regularly
One of the easiest and least expensive tips to keeping pests away is by fertilizing your lawn. In this case, you can even use a grub control product to ensure that small insects, grubs, and grub larvae won’t cause devastating widespread damage to your lawn. Just make sure to use natural fertilizer and not an artificial one. It’s best to use all-natural fertilizers because they’re less likely to harm bugs such as earthworms or ladybugs that you don’t want dying in your yard, while also providing nutrients for healthy grass.
You should also refrain from overwatering your lawn. Watering your lawn over and above what it needs will cause the soil to become soggy, which can lead to an increase in pests living there. So make sure you know how much water your grass needs before watering too much or not enough. Keep a careful watch on rainfall rates as well.
Keep your yard clean by removing leftover food and pet waste
You probably know that you should keep all of your trash, including garbage cans with lids, covered tightly to prevent any pest invasions or infestations in them as well as around the exterior of your home. But did you also know that if there’s a lot of leftover food or pet waste in your yard, it will attract pests like raccoons and rats? And once they find a good source of food, these animals can be very persistent. And once they find a good source of food, these animals can be very persistent. So if you want to get rid of skunks visiting your garden make sure to keep your yard clean of pet food and waste.
Get rid of weeds with a weed killer or an organic herbicide
You can get rid of weeds with a weed killer or an organic herbicide. Using non-toxic material to kill the grass is best, but if you need to use something that kills plants in your yard, be sure it’s safe for lawns and follow all label directions carefully. Choose low toxicity weed killers. If you want fewer chemicals sprayed on your lawn, or if you have children and pets, look for a non-chemical approach to weed control.
Use mulch to keep moisture in the ground and prevent weeds
There is also the option for you to use an organic pest spray, but make sure it’s safe for your grass. It is recommended to get a soil test done to ensure that there are no additional problems with the soil in your yard. Also, your local gardening supply store can help you do this, or you can contact your state university extension office, and they will be able to provide tips about how to prevent pests in your yard.
Keep your dog on a leash, so they don’t dig up the grass while you’re not home
If you have a dog, make sure to keep them on a leash when they’re outside. They may want to dig up your grass while you’re gone, so putting them on a leash will stop this from happening. Your pet may also eat some of the grass while you are away, which can be harmful to them.
Trim overgrown trees that might block sunlight from reaching your lawn
Trees that are too close to your home can create a nice environment for pests and other critters. If you have trees that are too tall or wide, prune them back, so they don’t block the sunlight from reaching your lawn. This will help keep the surface healthy and prevent pesky bugs like ants, termites, and rodents from taking up residence in your yard.
Keeping your lawn green isn’t just about watering it, fertilizing it, or keeping pesky weeds out. To keep the perfect yard, you need to consider other factors like sunlight and overgrown trees that could block light from reaching your grass. If you’re looking for a more organic approach to taking care of your lawn while also reducing waste products in landfills, try using mulch instead of chemical weed killers or herbicides.
It’s best if you can do this before any weeds start growing, so they don’t have time to spread their roots deep into the ground where they will be harder to remove later on. The bottom line is that all these are geared towards ensuring that you have a healthy and fresh-looking lawn.
