​​Here are some simple Seasonal Care Tips for Strong, Green Grass

 

A thick, healthy lawn:

• Produces oxygen

• Filters air and groundwater

• Reduces heat and noise

• Prevents erosion

• Naturally discourages weeds and insects

 

Good lawn care is simple. Focus on timing and consistency.

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🌱 SPRING – Wake It Up

Goal: Repair winter damage and thicken turf

• Light rake to remove debris and loosen matted areas

• Aerate if soil is compacted

• Dethatch if layer exceeds ½ inch

• Overseed thin or bare areas

• Begin mowing at 3 inches

• Water as needed

 

Spring is about recovery and thickening.

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☀️ SUMMER – Maintain & Protect

Goal: Reduce stress

• Keep grass at 3 inches

• Never remove more than 1/3 of the blade

• Water deeply (1–1½ inches per week)

• Water early morning when possible

• Leave grass clippings (natural nutrients)

• Avoid mowing during extreme heat

 

Summer is maintenance season. Don’t overstress the lawn.

 

 

 

 

 

🍂 FALL – Build Strength (Most Important Season)

Goal: Strengthen roots for next year

• Aerate

• Overseed

• Apply topdressing if needed

• Fertilize (critical step)

• Continue mowing until growth stops

 

Fall feeding builds strong roots and ensures early spring green-up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Lawn Care Rules

 

Mowing

• Maintain 3-inch height

• Keep blades sharp

• Change mowing direction each time

 

Watering

• Deep and infrequent is best

• Signs of drought: bluish tint or lingering footprints

 

Fertilizing

• Nitrogen = green growth

• Phosphorus = roots

• Potassium = durability

• Fall application is most beneficial

 

Avoid Rolling
Only roll newly seeded or sodded lawns.