Lawn Care Tips

Water Needs:

Apply 0.5 to 1 inch of water as a deep soaking every 5 to 7 days to encourage a deep, healthy root system during dry or hot periods. Avoid frequent, shallow watering that result in shallow roots, permitting weed germination and growth.

Mowing and Thatching:

Optimum mowing height 1 1/2 to 2 inches for a high quality lawn. Mow regularly with a sharp rotary or reel mower, allowing clippings from frequent mowing to remain on the lawn. Never remove more than 1/3 of the shoot growth at one mowing. Kentucky bluegrass may develop some thatch at higher nitrogen levels. Prime time to dethatch is in early fall.

Soil and Fertilization Needs:

Performs best in fertile, non-acid reacting soil with good drainage. Fertilize twice a year, spring and fall, with a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Apply 2.5 to 4 lbs. actual nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. per year. During summer, fertilizer rates should be reduced by 50%. Be sure to water thoroughly after fertilization.