More Lawn Care

Don't forget John's lawn care advice for the season...it has helped my lawn recover after last year's drought...John or others - any advice on what type of seed to use for over-seeding?

If anybody is interested in going in together to rent an Aerator in ~mid-Sept, let me know.

Fifth Application

Mid AugustScotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Fertilizer with 2% Iron - Nothing special here, just a feeding. This can be skipped if you want

Sixth Application

Mid September

Over-seed year with a better seed than what the builder used something more heat tolerant. Over seeding is simply seeding over the existing lawn. When over-seeding use: Scotts® Starter® Fertilizer – This has a lower nitrogen content allowing for good seed germination. Keep lawn damp as much as possible. The cool damp nights help this in the fall. Step 1 – Full Yard Aeration – helps loosen compacted clay soil Step 2 – Seed front yard only Step 3 – Apply Scotts® Starter® Fertilizer and keep seed damp

Seventh ApplicationThanksgiving

Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard With PLUS 2® Weed Control – You will not see any immediate results from this. This is a jump start for next spring and it will kill off any cool season broad leaf weeds. This product helps root production and helps store carbohydrates for the winter.