Simple Steps for a Stellar Lawn

SIMPLE STEPS FOR A STELLAR LAWN KNOW THE SOIL LAWN CARE MUST BE TAILORED TO YOUR SOIL TYPE USE A HOME TESTING KIT TO DETERMINE SOIL PH ADD NECESSARY NUTRIENTS TO BALANCE THE SOIL PREP FOR PLANTING ROTOTILL THE SOIL AT LEAST 6 INCHES DEEP TO LOOSEN IT ADD LOAM AND SAND + TO TOP SOIL AS NEEDED USE A ROLLER TO PACK THE SOIL DOWN AND A RAKE TO GRADE IT STRIP ALL WEEDS-INCLUDING THEIR ROOTS SOLVE YOUR SOD NEEDS SODDING IS MORE EXACT-AND EASIER-THAN SEEDING CHOOSE THE RIGHT GRASS FOR THE SEASON WARM SEASON: BERMUDA, ST. AUGUSTINE COOL SEASON: BLUEGRASS, BENTGRASS 4 LOVE YOUR NEW LAWN 00 SET MOWER ON HIGHEST NOTCH TO LEAVE GRASS LONGER WATER IN THE MORNING 1-2 TIMES PER WEEK AERATE PERIODICALLY TO ENCOURAGE OXYGEN CIRCULATION FERTILIZE IN THE SPRING AND FALL INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: STARR Turt> STARR TURF WWW.STARRTURF.COM Sources: http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/basic-lawn-care-tips http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,20196586,00.html