GROW IT GREEN LAWN

Lawn Care Tips For A Green Lawn

•·        Raise mower blade to cut grass at 6 - 8 cm.  Longer grass has deeper roots and keeps weed seeds from germinating.

•·        Mow your lawn once a week and leave the clippings on the grass.

•·        Use slow release fertilizers in spring and fall. 

•·        Avoid weed and feed products.  Instead, feed and seed with fertilizer and grass seed.

•·        Topdress with good quality topsoil or compost.

•·        Overseed in early spring and fall with a grass seed mixture containing perennial ryegrass, fescue and bluegrass.

•·        Water once a week to a depth of 2.5 cm.

•·        Aerate in the spring and fall.