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General Lawn Care Tips



Core aeration is key to having a healthy lawn.

1. Aerate at least every other year, if not annually.  Core aeration improves the movement of air, water and fertilizer to the roots of your lawn while controlling thatch and reducing soil compaction, resulting in a thicker, healthier root system.

2. Overseed areas of the lawn that become thin using a high-quality strain of grass seed matched to the specific environment.  Filling in these thin patches will prevent weeds from getting a foothold in your lawn. Introducing new strains of grass seed also helps your lawn stay resistant to disease.

3. Maintain your lawn's thatch level between 1/2 and one inch of thickness.  Thatch levels up to one inch in depth help shade your lawn's roots from the sun and retain moisture for its use. 


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