Get That Lawn Back Into Shape! Winter’s finally over and your lawn may need some help.  The winter may have caused all sorts of problems, brown spots, dead patches, poor color. Now’s the time to examine your lawn. This is the only month to get a pre-emergent on. A pre-emergent weed control plus fertilizer will stop those pesky weeds from germinating, especially crabgrass, foxtail, and any grassy weed.April’s a great month to sow grass seed. Whether it’s a brand new lawn or filling in bare spots.

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Watering

Most of us have Kentucky Bluegrass lawns, which require about two inches of water per week during the summer months.  Although, there are many factors affecting the amount of water required.  A shady lawn may not require as much, but don’t forget that if the shade comes from mature trees, then they will require some water too.  Open and windy exposures will cause the lawn to dry out faster than those in shady locations. 

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