Get Your Yard Summer Ready

The key to keeping a luscious lawn summer long is properly preparing it in the spring.  Here are some simple steps you can use to become the envy of your neighborhood.

• Aerate your lawn every 2 - 3 years so the root system can breathe making it more healthy. Areas with heavy traffic may need it more often if it is matted.
• At the same time remove excess thatch or decaying plant material that may be on the ground.  Otherwise it will prevent rainfall from penetrating as well as block sunlight.  Raking effected areas will accomplish this.
  
• Fertilize based on the type of grass you have.  For best results fertilizer should be applied twice a year, but at least a month before the peak temperatures of summer.
• Water your grass with the deep roots in mind.  Rather than periodic light doses it is more effective to saturate up to about 1 inch of water at one time.  This allows the deep roots to get attention to and stay strong.
• Mow systematically and often (especially early) for the best results.  Raising the blade as it gets into summer will help shade the soil keeping it moist.  Leave any patches until the fall to reseed for best results, or very early in the spring if temperatures allow.
  

We hope these tips help you keep your grass green and growing all summer long.  

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