SOUTHERN
LAWN & LANDSCAPE
The good news about Alabama ? You CAN have a beautiful lawn — but you have to start with the basics : the soil . Prairie soil is a common term used to describe the clay thick soil found south of Interstate 85 . It tends to harden during the dry periods and hold too much water during the other months . Here are some musts for clay lawn soil :
AERATE THE LAWN EVERY SPRING AND FALL Aeration is a process that removes cores of soil from the lawn using a specialized machine . The removal of these cores helps to relieve soil compaction that builds up over time . If your lawn is clay-based , you should aerate at least twice each year .
APPLY LAWN FERTILIZER REGULARLY Clay lawn soil has no inherent nutrients to make grass healthy and green . This means you will need to develop a regular schedule for fertilizing your lawn . It helps to use organic fertilizers , because they increase soil biotics while also feeding the lawn .
IRRIGATE THE GRASS REGULARLY Clay soil doesn ’ t hold water well , and it doesn ’ t drain fast . As a result , the sun will suck any moisture out of the soil on hot days . Your clay-based turf will need regular irrigation . This means watering your lawn two to three times per week for at least an hour in each area .
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