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Lawn Care and Sun Protection: Caring for Your Skin While Caring for Your Lawn.

  

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Doing your own lawn care in South Jersey means you get to enjoy the mild weather ...or not so mild. Let's face it, we have lots of sun and plenty of hot, hot days all summer long. Whether you consider yourself a couch potato or triathlete, be sure to protect yourself from the sun.

Here are a few tips to help you stay safe:

1. Wear sun block even when it’s cloudy. This might be the same tip you always get, but we mean it. UV rays continue affecting your skin even when you aren’t in direct sunlight. Be sure to use sunblock on your face. If you have a small yard, you can opt for the sprayed version of sunblock. For longer bouts in the sun, use a bottle version. You know, the old fashioned kind you actually have to pour into your hand. Rumor has it (since science is always changing) that the bottled version is more durable than the spray variety. A bottled sunblock will keep you protected longer.

2. Wear a shirt that includes UV protection. At sporting good stores like Dick’s, you might notice a UV rating in brands like Under Armour. If you intend to practice South Jersey lawn care, a sun proof shirt will come in handy. They will alleviate the need to wear additional sunscreen on your chest or back. As an added bonus, several have wicking properties to move moisture away from your skin. Ahh … lawn care and sweat wicking, together at last.

3. Consider doing your lawn care during evening hours. You want to make sure the grass is dry so you don’t dull your mower blades. The evening is probably best. The sun tends to drop around 7:30 p.m. which gives you about an hour of time to complete your mowing. For larger lawns, break up the sections and finish them in two evenings.

Caring for your lawn can be very rewarding. You get outside, into the fresh air and sunshine. You can’t even hear your spouse nagging over the mower, making it the ideal alone time. So, go ahead, do your own lawn care. Just make sure you protect yourself from the sun with our three sun protection tips.

Be sure to remember Green Side Up is always available to answer your lawn care questions or provide you with lawn care tips or professional lawn care services to meet your all your grass care needs.