To keep your summer lawn looking ball park great, just employ these four proven care tips:
1. Water to a depth of 3-4 inches to encourage deep rooting.
2. Mow no more than 1/3 of the grass height during summer. During heat spells, don’t cut it at all. Keep your lawn mower blades sharp to avoid grass damage.
3. Fertilize your lawn with a natural fertilizer. Try to use pesticide-free products which contain non-burning natural nitrogen. The slow-release formula releases just the right amount of food to keep your lawn looking fantastic.
4. De-thatch and aerate your lawn. This loosens compacted soil and improves air, water and fertilizer penetration.
Following these tips will result in a very healthy lawn, which in turn prevents weeds from getting established.
A little information about West Des Moines - This city started out as a railroad community in the 1890’s. As Valley Junction draws visitors today, in the beginning it attracted people to drugstores, banks and boarding houses. Currently it is a favorite haunt for antique collectors and everyone who might enjoy strolling down the sidewalk to the various shoppes, restaurants, and costume store. West Des Moines boasts the areas only mega-mall Jordan Creek but conventional shopping can be had at Valley West Mall, Water Tower Place, Normandy Plaza, Governor’s Square and Clock Tower Square. If you check out the Jordan Creek area, you will find more shopping than I can possibly list here. West Des Moines is one of the fastest growing cities. The different price ranges make it a great place to search for everything from your first home to your last with lots of luxury choices. You have a variety of choices for entertainment - dining, outdoor activities, sporting events, shopping and cultural events. Thursdays in Valley Junction from May to September check out the Farmer’s Market. You can also attend antique jamborees, art shows, as well as Jazz in July. As you can see, West Des Moines offers a great living experience. Want more information – call me at 515-577-2412 or email me at virginiagruver@realestateconcepts.net.
If you receive my monthly newsletter, you already know that I have a trivia contest. Congratulations to Vona Kean of Des Moines for correctly answering the question. (The answer was Sir Charles Chaplin, who was commemorated with a UK postage stamp in 1985. If you live in the Des Moines area and would like to participate for a chance to win a couple movie tickets – the question for this month is – In the movie Beauty and the Beast, a road sign points to 2 California cities. What are they?
