Lawn Care........ it's time for another application

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It's May and time now is a good time to put down another application of fertilizer and weed killer.

Jog off to the store and buy a bag or two (depending on yard size) of SCOTTS Step 2 fertilizer and week killer. It's important to read the directions as you'll need to apply this application while the lawn is wet/damp. The weed killing part of this step will only be effective if the chemical can attach itself to the weeds in your lawn. You'll need to water the lawn first or apply right after a rain or first thing in the morning while the lawn is wet from the evening dew.

If you want to help your lawn to look it's best and stay green and healthy through out the summer try following these steps......

1) Cut your grass on a weekly basis...... you don't want to allow to much thatch (grass clippings) to build up in your lawn. Thatch will prohibit grass from growing and encourage disease.

2) Cut your grass no shorter than 2 inches long....... longer thicker grass will choke out weeds and need less watering. Cutting your grass longer will allow the root system to grow deeper and need less maintenance.

3) Sharpen or replace your lawn mower blade....... a dull blade will pull and tear your grass and harm/destroy the root system.

4) Water your grass ....... but don't over-water......... depending on how much rain we get a newly established lawn should be watered at least 3 times a week for no more than 30-45 minutes at a time. If your lawn is established you can get away with twice a week.