April 22, 2023 Issue, Page 14 of 14

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14 - The Elk City News April 22, 2023 Improve soil quality fora better lawn Come In Today And Check Out A lush, green lawn can vastly improve a is during the growing season when the grass can home’s curb appeal. Thick, healthy grass indi- heal and fill in any holes, such as spring and fall. Our Riding Mowers cates that homeowners care enough about their Aeration can help develop deeper grass roots for properties to invest the time, effort and money a healthier lawn. And Other Lawn to make them beautiful. According to the landscaping tool compa- Test and amend soil A great lawn has loamy soil, which has a key And Garden Tools! ny Troy-Bilt, soil fertility is the foundation of healthy lawns. In fact, the quality of the soil is ratio of clay, silt and sand, Silt is a granular ma- essential whether one is growing acres of grass, terial of a size between sand and clay that origi- potted plants or vegetable garden beds. No mat- nates from quartz and feldspar. It is the most ter which type of soil a homeowner is working fertile of the three types of soil components. with, there are various ways to make it better. Sand does not retain water, but it helps to cre- “Quality You Can Trust” Remove thatch ate spaces in the soil that permit air to circulate. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F ‘Thatch is a tightly knotted layer of leaves, Clay particles are small and bind together tight- grass roots, stems, and other debris that accu- ly, but clay is naturally nutrient-rich. The home 580-303-4744 mulates between the grass blades and the soil. improvement site BobVila.com says loamy soil Marty Ashpaugh- Owner Too much thatch can hinder the movement of should have equal parts sand and silt and half water, air and nutrients into the soil. Accord- 915 N. VanBuren, Elk City, OK 73644 ing to organic fertilizer company Organo-Lawn, as much clay. thatch often occurs if the production of dead If the lawn is not yet established, loamy soil organic material in the lawn exceeds the ability can be created and then the grass seeds planted. of the microorganisms in the soil to break down. For established soil, after removing thatch and that organic matter. A half-inch of thatch is nor- aerating, top-dressing the lawn can help. This mal. If thatch gets too thick, it will need to be involves addinga thin layer of soil over the lawn. removed. The home improvement resource DIY It can improve the soil without killing the exist- Network says dethatching can take place in the ing turf. Ideally, it should be done in early fall summer, fall and winter using a thatching rake. or spring, as this gives the grass time to grow Aerate A lawn aerator will create holes in the soil. through three to four more mowings before se- ‘This can improve drainage and encourage vere heat or cold sets in. worms and helpful microorganisms that require Healthy soil is vital to a lush lawn. It takes oxygen to thrive in the soil. The Briggs & Strat- a little work, but improving soil can create vi- ton Company says the best time to aerate a lawn brant, healthy, green grass. Fax: 580-225-1536 Email: [email protected] aa We can help you with residential or commercial property Se Habla Espanol— | f Follow us on Social Media www.Kluvers.com He 1206 S. Main Street Elk City, OK 73644 Spring has Sprung! on 080-225-4890 ) ~~ www.elkcitynoolsandspas.com with a new yenewuton Champion Generators 2000 watts — 12,000 watts Pools - Installation « Repairs - Maintenance «Accesso! 10% OFF qenoo WATTS: If Purchased Through Elk City Pools and Spas! : a HSHUELON Servicing Oklahoma And Texas Since 1999 SPT 080-225-6554 efi i918 N. Van Buren ‘One of the largest metal Elk City, OK 73644 suppliers between www.janningwelding.com Financing Available - Delivery Available - Diagnose & Repair OKC and Amarillo