CARY, N.C., June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey
from John Deere found that Millennial homeowners (44 percent) are
more likely than older generations (37 percent) to aspire to have
their lawns be the envy of their neighborhood. They even rated it
above having a nice TV. However, when it comes to best practices
for the care and keeping of their lawn, they are not as well versed
as more seasoned generations. The survey of more than 1,085 U.S.
homeowners who maintain their own lawn uncovered an opportunity to
help homeowners of all generations curate a lawn they love to care
for and enjoy with a few simple tips.
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"At John Deere, we know a beautiful green yard is important to
the overall look of a property," said Mark
Schmidt, principal scientist, John Deere. "By learning best
practices and using properly maintained equipment, homeowners will
likely see an improvement in the overall appearance of their
lawns."
John Deere offers the following tips to help homeowners increase
their lawn care knowledge and improve the overall appearance of
their lawns:
- Mower Maintenance: Sharpen the mower blade at least once
a year, inflate tires to the model's recommended pressure and
replace belts and spark plugs according to the recommendations in
the operator's manual.
- Mowing Time: To reduce stress on your lawn, mow in the
morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday sun, when
temperatures are highest.
- Proper Cut Height: Follow the one-third rule, which is
never cutting off more than one-third of the grass leaf blade
during one mowing.
- Moisture: Do not mow when the lawn is too wet. Wet grass
is more likely to clump, rather than disperse evenly while
mowing.
- Strategic Feeding: Cool season turf should typically be
fertilized in the fall and early spring. Warm season turf should
typically be fertilized in the spring and summer.
- Watering Wisely: Water the lawn in the mornings prior to
10 a.m. It's generally better to do
one long watering, which allows the water to reach deeper into the
soil, than to do several short waterings.
The John Deere survey also revealed the time and money spent on
lawn care:
- Homeowners tend to spend two and a half to three hours working
on their lawn each week
- On average, respondents reported annually spending less on lawn
care than home repairs, automobile repairs, holiday gifts and
retirement savings.
Armed with the tips above, homeowners can maximize their
investment in their lawn and enjoy it year-round.
Click here to see the full results of the survey.
Find lawn care products to help create and maintain a beautiful
yard at JohnDeere.com/Residential2016.
About John Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a
world leader in providing advanced products and services and is
committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the
land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build
upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for
food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has
delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a
tradition of integrity. For more information, visit John Deere at
its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.
About the Survey
The survey, conducted by imre in
partnership with Research Now, aimed to understand the correlation
between a beautiful lawn, quality of life and pride of ownership to
John Deere customers and homeowners across the United States, while raising awareness to
proper lawn care practices. The survey was fielded from
January 22, 2016 through January 27, 2016, with a sample size of 1,085
U.S. homeowners who maintain their own lawns. The margin of error
is +/- 3.0 percentage points.
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