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There is a long list of tasks you can be doing to optimize the health of your lawn. Some people follow complicated schedules for tasks like seeding and feeding to make sure their lawns have the proper nutrition at the proper time of year. Others respond reactively to the health of their lawn and only act when a problem pops up. Most homeowners want a yard that is healthy but simply cannot spend every spare moment on yardwork. Fortunately, there are a few simple tasks that – if completed consistently – will help protect the health of your lawn. 

Removing debris

Debris that is allowed to accumulate in your yard can block it from getting the nutrition it needs and allow for the spread of disease. Grass that is covered in debris may not get the sunshine or water that it needs to thrive. If you are not consistent with debris removal you can end up with dead patches of grass in your yard. Debris such as dead plants can spread disease to healthy ones. Removing dead plants quickly is a way to protect the health of the other plants in your lawn and garden. If you regularly remove debris – before it has the chance to accumulate significantly – it will be a quick and simple task.  

Chemical weed control

Chemical weed control is one of the most effective ways to keep weeds out of your yard and garden. Weeds are a threat to the health of your yard so it is imperative that you take protective action against them. Applying chemical weed control is not complicated as long as you have the correct chemicals and tools for the process. If you do not have the correct tools – or simply do not have the time to be consistent in your weed-control efforts – you can get help with weed control from a pro. 

Chemical disease control

As with weeds, disease is always a potential threat to your lawn and garden. There is a long list of diseases that can cause problems. Fortunately, there are some chemical disease control options that can prevent issues. You have the option of applying chemical disease control on your own or getting help from a pro.  

Regular mowing and edging

Regular mowing and edging are essential if you want to have a healthy lawn. Allowing your grass to become overgrown can lead to a long list of issues. It can be time-consuming to mow and edge regularly but it is not a complicated process. 

Simple and quick do not always go hand-in-hand. When it comes to protecting the health of your lawn, most of the tasks are simple but do require time. You can get help with some or all of the tasks outlined above from the pros at The Experienced Gardener.