Green Lawns make your yard and house better looking and increase the value of your property.  A full lawn of green grass can make you the envy of the neighborhood!

There are a few secrets to having a green lawn.  First, water your lawn every day, especially if you live in a dry climate in a state such as California.  Also, use fertilizer on your lawn.  The vitamins and minerals in fertilizers help keep the grass strong and healthy.  Healthy, well fertilized grass is the key to having a green lawn.

Weed killers should be applied to your lawn, but not too often.  I recommend only using weed sprays about once every two weeks.  Be sure to look for a weed killer that does not harm grass.  Remember that green lawns are made of healthy green grass!

Some people are impatient when it comes to getting a green lawn.  Rather than planting grass seeds, watering and fertilizing them, and waiting for them to grow, they want a lawn of green grass by the weekend.  Thanks to modern gardening, this is possible.  The answer is sod.

Sod refers to sections of grass that are grown in a country meadow, harvested, and delivered to places that need grass.  While sod can be expensive, the results are immediate.  Beautiful sections of green grass are laid down on a yard.  The roots of the grass will grow and work their way into the soil.  After a few weeks, the grass will effectively be part of your yard.

If growing a green lawn has not worked for you despite your best efforts at watering and fertilizing, then you may want to purchase sod.  Not only skilled gardeners should be able to enjoy green lawns!

Landscaping is an important way to keep your property looking its best.  In addition to a green lawn covered with well-mowed grass, the trees, mulching, and other plants on your property also contribute to the overall apperance.

For most people, it is best to hire a professional landscaping service.  A professional landscaper will be able to recommend trees, shrubs, and flowers that will complement the appearance of your house and yard.  A good local landscaper will also know which plants grow best in the climate where you live.  For example, if you live outside of Phoenix you may want to have a cactus or two in your yard, while someone in Vermont might want to plant a few maple trees.

Green lawns are great, but proper landscaping can make your property look even better!