by Karen Lawson
HomeOwnerNet Columnist
Warm weather brings plenty of outdoor chores for those who want great gardens and a green lawn. Lawn spraying equipment and compounds can help you get the results you want, and
home and garden shows are a great way to evaluate a variety of lawn spraying
products in one location.
Spray Away Weeds
Weed killers can prevent weeds from growing in your lawn (pre-emergent) or destroy established weeds (post-emergent). Concentrated solutions are designed to be diluted with water and applied with a sprayer, which can help cover a large lawn in minimal time. As with any pest control product, weed killers are poisonous and must be used with careful regard for the environment. Sprayers can be difficult to control, especially on windy days. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and goggles when applying the product to your lawn. A lawn-care service professional can evaluate your lawn, supply products, and safely apply lawn-care products as needed.
Go Green
Fertilizers designed for home use are widely available at retailers and home and garden shows. You can attach a sprayer to your hose or use an independent pump sprayer. Grass fertilizers contain nutrients that support a vibrant, green lawn, but may not be appropriate for all plants. Read the instructions and cautionary advisements carefully before lawn spraying. If your lawn is thinning or has brown patches it may be infested with insects or fungus. Pesticides and fungicides can help you restore your formerly green lawn to its healthy best.
Lawn care specialists can guide you in choosing appropriate products for lawn spraying.
About the Author
Karen Lawson is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about nature and the environment. She holds BA and MA degrees in English from the University of Nevada, Reno.
