As the days get warmer and longer, it’s the perfect season to give your lawn – and yourself – a healthy kickstart. Think of it as a workout where both you and your backyard benefit. With the right care routine, you can build strength while helping your lawn thrive through spring and summer.
Just like people need a balanced diet to stay healthy, your lawn relies on the right mix of nutrients. A good fertiliser makes all the difference, supplying nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium – the three essentials for growth and resilience. On top of that, trace elements such as iron, calcium, and sulphur keep your turf green, strong, and ready to handle the warmer months ahead. Choose a premium, well-balanced fertiliser to set your lawn up for success.
Aeration – A Strength Workout for You, Fresh Air for Your Lawn
Aerating helps break up compacted soil so water, oxygen, and nutrients can reach the roots where they’re needed most. Using a garden fork or aerator, press the tynes into the soil and rock them slightly to open up the profile. It’s surprisingly effective exercise – working your shoulders, arms, legs, and core. For easier results, give your lawn a good soak a day or two before you start so the ground is softer to work with.
Mowing – Cardio With Benefits
Think of mowing as your backyard treadmill session. Pushing a mower (especially without the self-propelled function) gets your heart rate up and helps you clock up plenty of steps. Regular mowing not only keeps your fitness ticking along, it also encourages denser, healthier growth in your turf. The golden rule: mow consistently and avoid cutting off more than one-third of the leaf at a time.
Weed Control – Strength and Flexibility Training
Pulling weeds might not sound glamorous, but it’s both a lawn saver and a sneaky workout. Lunges and squats are a natural part of the process, firing up your glutes, quads, and hamstrings as you reach down to pull weeds by hand. For a full-body challenge, you can even crawl or stretch as you move across the lawn – just maybe save that routine for the backyard away from curious neighbours!
Wrap-Up
By combining lawn care with physical activity, you’re not only keeping your turf in peak condition, you’re sneaking in some exercise along the way. A healthy lawn is one that’s regularly fed, aerated, mown, and kept weed-free – and with each step, you’re working on your own health too.
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