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Of course water and fertilizer, but also people over rake. Grass clippings reduce evaporation and return nutrients to the soil. So mowing before the grass is too long and leave the clippings where they are.
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One of the most important things is the type of soil you have! Take a sample and go to a local nursery and have it tested. Then ask them for advice since location also has alot to do with it. Factor in if you have dogs, snow, etc.
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Working in the industry i can probably help you with this one. 1/ Get your soil tested - this is the most important thing. If your soil has too much clay, loam or sand in it you can add products to correct this. 2/ Water the lawn twice a week thoroughly. Don't water too often as it only promotes shallow root growth. 3/ Fertilise the lawn 3 or 6 monthly. 4/ Apply a weed killer to help prevent any weeds every 6 months. 5/ Mow with a mulch mower if possible rather than one with a catcher. When you use a catcher you remove the nutrients from the lawn. 6/ You can topsoil your lawn every year and aerate the lawn as well if you like.
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In addition to the other good advice already given, I set my mower as high up as possible when I mow. This helps keeps the roots protected from the sun. Also, I aerate once a year.
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click on the link, its very helpful http://www.wikihow.com/Get-and-Maintain-a-Healthy-Lawn
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Also,using a slit seeder in the spring to reseed your lawn really helps. And did you ever figure out your garage door opener problem? I am having the same problem..when it is cold or the temperature drops quickly, my opener or remotes stop working and the only way I can close the door is by holding the inside button down until the door is closed fully??
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One of the most important steps to a healthy lawn is aeration. This opens compacted soil and should be done in the fall. Many people over fertize to remove weeds but aerating and reseeding in the fall can make dramatic improvemets on lawns without the use of chemicals. Athicker lawn in itself will reduce weeds by basically suffocating them naturally from your lawn.
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