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SPRING LAWN CARE

• Try to keep off the lawn until it has completely dried out
• Rake up any leftover debris or dead leaves for last fall
• Aerate the lawn in early spring to help with deep rooting..
• Apply a premium slow release lawn fertilizer.
• Apply Grass seed to sparse areas
• If weeds become and problem use a weed and feed.

SUMMER LAWN CARE

• Following watering and mowing suggestions listed below.
• Apply a premium slow release lawn fertilizer.
• Cut on a regular basis leaving at least 2”-3” in summer

FALL LAWN CARE

• Following watering and mowing suggestions listed below.
• Apply a premium winterizing fertilizer.
• This is the best time to apply a premium seed

WATERING

• It’s important to water at least 2-3 times a week a Min of 1” ( more if its hot)
• Water early in the morning or very late afternoon to avoid burning.
• Try to water the entire area get all the way to the edge
• Use a Frisbee to measure if the correct amount of water is being applied.

POWER RAKING

• Increases effectiveness of fertilizers, watering and pest controls
• Best to do early spring for best results
• Promotes a thicker and healthier lawn
• great way to remove old grass green up your lawn quicker

MOWING

• Sharpen your blade every year to ensure nice clean cuts.
• Mow around 2-3 inches during normal summer season
• Raise blade another 1” or so during hot weather
• Move a different direction every other mow to ensure all grass cut well.

AERATION

• Aerate at least once a year , usually in spring
• Aeration allows greater oxygen to the roots and helps increase nutrients
• Best to aerate and then fertilize to allow for direct access to roots.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION

• Read all labels and follow information for best results
• Remove all objects from lawn
• Use a quality spreader –this is important!
• Do not spill fertilizer on lawn – fill on concrete
• Fertilize one direction on the lawn then go back other direction IE North south/ east west. This will ensure proper coverage
• Do not water right after fertilizing
• Check with local bylaws on weed and feed