To keep your lawn healthy and looking its best, do not cut more than one third of the leaf blade off when mowing. Mow at least once a week during the growing season. For best results mow your lawn when grass is dry and keep mower blade sharp so lawn looks neat and level. Edge, use the weedeater, and blow at least every two weeks during the growing season.
COOL SEASON GRASS ( FESCUE GRASS)
· A height of 3-4 inches should be maintained to keep fescue lawns looking their best.
· Usually setting your mower to its highest setting will meet this requirement.
· To over seed, aerate, or sod fescue, it is best to do this in Oct. when temperatures are cooler.
· Fertilize fescue in Feb., Apr., Sept., and Nov.
· Apply preemergent or weed control in Sept. and in March.
WARM SEASON GRASS (BERMUDA AND ZOYSIA)
· A height of ½ to 1 ½ inches should be maintained to keep Bermuda and zoysia lawns looking their best. Around the middle of March, Bermuda lawns need to be scalped to 1/4 inch, and zoysia lawns need to be scalped to 1/2 inch. This will help your grass to green up faster and spread.
· Aerate Bermuda and zoysia in May, June, or July. Put sod out in May, June, or July.
· Apply preemergent or preventive weed control in Sept. and in March.
· Apply post emergent or weed killer in May and in June.