Lawn Care & Mowing Information
HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATE
Most lawns are watered too often, but with too little water. However too much water can allow develop- ment of diseases with your lawn. It is best to water the lawn only when necessary, and then to water it slowly, evenly, and
WHEN TO WATER YOUR LAWN
HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN
The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow, soaking rain, applying about 1 inch of water.
HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN
Fertilizing with a
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When the lawn begins to wilt, the grass’s color dulls, or | AERATING YOUR LAWN |
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the lawn is beginning to dry out, and needs additional |
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Cutting the grass too short causes weak, thin |
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Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting
For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at maxi- mum for the first pass, and then reset it to the desired height and mow a second or third time.
Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings.
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