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Lawns

Procedure Steps
Aerating & Scarifying
  • Spike or slit areas subject to heavy wear.
Fertilizing
  • Feed weak or patchy lawns in early summer with lawn fertilizer.
Mowing
  • Mow 1-3 times a week, setting the mower higher in dry periods.
  • Cut wildflower meadow grass in late summer, once the flowers have set seed.
Watering
  • Water well in dry periods, before the grass begins to go brown.
Weed & Moss Control
  • Spot-treat weeds with lawn weedkiller, or dig out by hand.
Other Tasks
  • Trim edges.