With summer drawing to an end, it is still not to late to learn new tips on lawn care.

How often should I fertilize?

Most lawns need to be fertilized 2 - 3 times a year. Fertilizing should begin with your first mowing, and finish when the grass has stopped growing for the year.

How often should I water?

A good rule of thumb: It is better to water for shorter periods of time, more often keeping the soil consistently moist but not wet. This ensures that your grass gets a steady supply of moisture without wasting water.

When should I water?

Don't water at night - water can sit on the lawn and may cause disease.

Don't water at midday - you'll loose the most water to evaporation at this time.

Do water early in the morning - evaporation is minimized and the lawn utilizes the most water.

This is a great way to help go Green.

 

 

 

 
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10 Comments on Lawn Care 101

AUG
22
2008
128,993 Points 3 Featured Posts

Great tips Jim I never knew that lawns could get a disease.
12:59pm • #1
622,703 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hey, Justin. Yeah, I have seen a few here and there. Take Care
1:02pm • #2
222,333 Points 9 Featured Posts

Jim,

Thanks for the advice, the guy who was doing my lawn said to water longer and less often so the grass would get deep roots and become drought resistant.  Now I'm confused.
1:07pm • #3
622,703 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hey, Brian. I will check on that and let you know. I guess if you are in such a dry area that heavy watering may be ok and if the roots run deep. But if the roots don't run that deep than you are simply over-watering.
1:12pm • #4
592,224 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

We've been under water restrictions for so many years that I wouldn't know what to do if I was suddenly able to choose whatever time I wanted to water my lawn. Ironically, we can only water early in the morning, twice a week, on the 2 days that have been assigned to our neighborhood. But the early morning times that we've been assigned are actually tto early. It's still night time.
2:10pm • #5
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Lisa: I definitely feel for you.  We've been pretty fortunate to not ever be under water restrictions, but you never know what the future holds.  I hope this storm is helping with the shortage.
2:34pm • #6
AUG
23
2008
207,923 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

out here in the desert we dont have grass or water (just kidding) ... hope business is as good as your yard
12:16am • #7
622,703 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hey, James. I almost think that I would rather not have grass. Thanks and I wish you well, Jim
10:28am • #8

Hi Jim and Maria.  Great post with great information.

Have a great weekend.
10:49am • #9
622,703 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hey, Richard. We hope that you have a great weekend as well, Jim & Maria
11:22am • #10


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