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5 Steps to a Healthy Lawn

1. Mow with a sharp balanced blade.  A dull blade will shred the grass, leaving it susceptible to disease and needing more nutrients.
2. Cut off no more than 1/3 of the grass height at a time.  Cutting off more will shock the grass.  Don’t rake up the clippings.  Leaving the clippings on your lawn can release up to 1/3 of the nitrogen your turf needs.
3. When needed, water your lawn deeply (not frequently).  Deep watering encourages deep roots.  As a general rule your lawn requires 1 to 2 inches of water per week.  Slow draining clay soils require half as much.  The best time to water is early in the morning.
4. The best defense against weeds is a thick, healthy lawn.  Timing is everything when it comes to feeding and controlling weeds.  Ask our staff for information about applying these products.
5. Aerating the lawn provides space for grass roots to grow and take in more oxygen, moisture and nutrients.  Aerating improves air-to-soil interaction.  Aerate your lawn in the spring or fall, and then apply weed killers or fertilizers.