Tips for New Lawn Care
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Knowing how to take care of your new lawn will save you time,
money and backbreaking labor down the road.
1. Choose a variety of seed that will thrive in your conditions.
Don't buy the cheapest. You will pay more for the right seed
later.
2. New lawns often lack nutrients in the soil. A soil test by
your local garden center could help
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you treat your lawn at the
root level. Large doses of organic fertilizer and water should
start you off on the right foot.
3. Avoid pesticides in a lawn's early stages. This allows
microorganisms and earthworms to proliferate, which helps root
systems.
4. Avoid pre-emergent weed control in the spring. Pre-emergents
stop ALL seeds from
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TODAY'S NEWS:
Four Seasons Gardening, a 12-session program presented by University of Illinois Extension, will cover a wide array of gardening and landscaping topics.
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germinating, including grass seed as well as
weeds. This is a common mistake.
5. Use a post-emergent weed control (preferably liquid). This
should control weeds while allowing grass to grow unstunted.
About the author:
Virginia DeStaso is the author of www.the-lawn-advisor.com.
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