Lawn Maintenance

• Fertilize each season as directed on the package.
  After fertilizing, keep children and animals off the grass until it has been watered. For people who have a well, fertilizing is not recommended.
• Add grass seed to the lawn in Spring and Fall to thicken the grass and discourage weeds from growing.
• Spread lime to help reduce moss growth.
• Cut grass when it is dry and not hot.
  Try to mow in the evening or when the temperature is cooler.
• Water regularly during the dry season.
• Aerate the lawn once a year or as needed.
  First, water the lawn so the ground is soft. If your soil has a lot of clay in it and looks matted, you may want to aerate twice a year. If you have sandy soil, only once a year should be enough. Aerating also helps the lawn absorb fertilizer.
• Level the lawn with a quality top soil a little at a time.
  Equal parts sand and compost spread lightly over low areas will keep your lawn level and reduce free-standing patches of water. If the low spot is fairly deep, remove the grass from the low-lying area and spread a thick layer of dirt and grass seed. Water lightly each day for the first couple weeks.
• Control weeds by mowing regularly
  Mowing regularly will reduce the weeds from re-seeding. Keeping the grass cut short allows the sun to reach the entire blade of grass which helps the plant grow.
• Spread compostable material mixed with top soil if re-seeding or as needed.
  If creating your own compost in an above-ground unit, turn compost every couple of weeks and add more dirt to help with composting. Look for and encourage worms.