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Should you be fortunate you are the owner of a lawn based on fine top soil, the toil and labor of beautifying your lawn is already done for you. This, however, does not apply to everyone, and besides, when a fine topsoil base exists, you still have to work hard to keep in excellent condition, you lawn and garden.

1. The mowing of a lawn has its most perfect time is when observation suggests that coolness and dryness exists. Wait for the morning dew to dry off, and prior to the warm build up that takes place prior to evening. Or you may wish to perform this act early in the evening, or late in the afternoon this should follow a water application when it was morning, which is a fine time as well.

2. Preference should be given to a hedge than the qualities provided by fencing. A more private provision is catered for, keep pets and children in or out. It will attract birds to its shelter, and it will give a great backdrop for plants and flowers.

3. Bring the beauty of your garden to you; hyacinths can be planted near doors and near paths. The scented, perfumed air they produce will take over the atmosphere ofspring to produce a garden atmosphere you would never have believed possible.

4. Bring you garden to the things that don't belong in a garden, lamp posts and mail boxes being an example. Surround these items with flowers planted to take advantage of the first to the last to flower. You may wish to see snowdrops, white in color, crocus, both purple and gold hued, tulips of a variety of colors, and hyacinths colored blue. You could also surround the posts with rocks to provide added interest.

5. Simple, but effective weed control is an achievement that your lawn can experience by mowing often during spring. The effect that will be achieved is the suppression of the spread of dandelions through the elimination of the blossoms which are yellow as well as the formation of seeds being prevented. Late spring and early summer is the time to mow high. This will allow grass blades to shade the ground, and the total suppression of crabgrass sprouting will be achieved.

The garden and the lawn that you own should be a source of pride and beauty. The expense of considerable sums is unecessary on expensive fertilizers and herbicides, or fancy lawn furniture and ornaments. A little commonsense and thought can go a long way to enhancing that space outside your home a much better place.