Lawn Care Tips
Mowing

	Mow your lawn at 3-3 ½ inches and do not cut off more than 1/3 of the blade
	Routinely sharpen your mower blades to prevent tearing of the grass, which causes extra stress on your lawn
	Do not mow in hot dry weather

Watering

	One inch of total moisture per week is adequate in cool weather
	In hot weather, two inches of moisture per week
	As you increase the frequency of watering, decrease the volume and do not water to the point of saturation
	Watering in the late evening can promote fungal disease so always water early enough for the grass to dry before nightfall

Other Lawn Care Tips

	Make sure you have a variety of grasses planted in your lawn because it gives you a broader spectrum of disease resistance
	A thick healthy lawn discourages crabgrass and other weeds from germinating
	The best time to seed or over-seed your lawn is in the fall
	Aerate or de-thatch your lawn every spring because too much thatch restricts water, oxygen, and nutrients from reaching the roots
	Keep your trees trimmed to allow more sunlight to reach your grass
	Nitrogen must be replaced several times a year to maintain color because it is not held by the soil like phosphorus and potassium

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