Achieving a lush, healthy lawn
is actually quite easy; here are
some important tips:
In an average season rainwater
might provide sufficient moisture,
but hot, dry spells may make it
necessary to water your lawn.
To encourage a
deep root
system, water
deeply only
once per
week. Short,
frequent
waterings should be
avoided. To determine how
long your sprinkler should run,
place a plastic container or
rain gauge a few feet from the
sprinkler. When the container
is filled with one to two inches
of water, enough has been
applied.
Mowing can be done up to twice
a week, if the lawn is growing
vigorously. Mulching is an
important part of lawn health;
clippings provide a useful layer
of thatch that will shade turf
roots and conserve moisture.
You will need to
mulch frequently to keep the
clippings small.
Most lawn weeds can be easily
controlled by hand digging. A
sharp tool such as a dandelion
digger makes it easy to remove
most weeds, especially after a
soaking rain. Spot applications
of Killex or eco-friendly Weed
Out can also be used. Take care
to spray these selective broad
leaf herbicides on calm days
when rain is not expected within
24 hours.
Fertilize your lawn during
summer months with a slow
release fertilizer such as Scotts
Green Max 26-0-2 or organic
Grassy Gold 9-0-0.
Dog spots in the lawn?
Prevent dog damage by applying
Salt Stopper. This granular
product helps soak up excess
salts from pet urine. To revive
dead spots in the lawn, rake up
dead thatch and top the area
with a blend of soil and grass
seed. View complete instructions
on preventing and repairing dog
damage.