Here in Ringwood, it's a competitive seller’s market, and first impressions can mean everything. If you want to draw a buyer in take a good look at your lawn. Keeping a lawn green and perfect can be difficult in certain situations. The Ringwood, NJ climate and animals are two culprits that add to the difficulty of lawn maintenance but both issues can be faced.

The hot summer climate can make irrigation necessary. If you are trying to conserve water and don’t mind a dry, brown looking lawn that is one thing, if you are trying to sell your property you will need to step up the irrigation.

Dogs, whether they belong to you or a neighbor, are another culprit for lawn damage. The ammonia in a dog’s urine tends to burn grass. If dealt with immediately by saturating the urine spots with water, the ammonia is diluted and less likely to cause the spots. For spots that already exist there are a variety of products available to revive the grass and make it green. There are also grasses that are heartier and more resistant to burning from the ammonia in the urine.

Short of rolling out beautiful, fresh sod, there are more economical alternatives to greening up your lawn and making a great first impression on potential home buyers. Curb appeal is important. Click here for more tips on improving curb appeal.

Click here for an article about the importance of green lawns from Realty Times.

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