How get my grass really green, what to do?
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Thatch and remove all dead debris, apply lime, and fertilizer.every 6-8 weeks apply the next application
Sprinkle Lawn food - obtainable from DIY and Garden or Plant Centres.
Use corn gluten meal as a natural herbicide and lawn fertilizer.
Hi Em,
I would suggest that you first have your soil tested to see what nutrients it needs. Then find the proper fertilizer. Also don't cut your grass to short. That can turn it brown. Wishing you the best.
Its a fact that corn meal kill weeds ?
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/improvelawn/
See if these sites help you out!
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/9-steps-to-lush-lawn
https://www.familyhandyman.com/landscaping/how-to-grow-greener-grass/view-all/
https://m.wikihow.com/Get-Green-Grass
Initially a bit of work, but relatively easy to maintain with proper care. It is the weeds that will get ya! There will always be random weeds.
For healthy turf-Soil tests are always recommended every few years.
Most every speaker in my master gardeners class recommend this for optimal
way to address your soil and turf growing circumstances. The soil test box and instructions can be obtained from your local cooperative extension, unless you want your lawn service to do it. You have to have a good soil to meet you needs to growing grass. From there you will find out precise recommendations to promote the grass growing customized to your situation. Many studies indicate fall core aeration and compost application valuable as well.