To homeowners, a green and healthy lawn is an important part of homecare, and a big source of pride.   Some guys (and gals) need to have the absolutely best lawn in the 'hood.  Others meanwhile, will take the middle ground, with a goal of having the average lawn or better in the neighborhood. Very few homeowners don't care how their lawn's look.

If you are a new "lawn owner", we’ve got good news.  Lawns are generally easy to care for.  At first, a little time spent on lawn care, increases its health and beauty significantly. Everyday you do produces noticeable results. As your desire for a better and better
lawn increases, the incremental effort you spend on lawn care also increases, for smaller and less noticeable improvements.

A healthy lawn starts with healthy soil. Grass grows best in slightly acidic soil in the range of 6-6.5. Your grass also needs a variety of
nutrients to grow, and to grow well. If you are starting a new lawn, the best way to find out is to get a soil test. If you are having problems
with an established lawn, a soil test is also a good starting place.  You can get a soil test through your local Cooperative Extension
Service. (CES). They can also best advise you of nutrient needs for grasses commonly used in your area.


Did you know? Lawns are very efficient oxygen producers. They are about three times more effective than trees. And, their season to
produce oxygen is much longer than trees. Now, that's a breath of fresh air!

A Word about Grass Recycling- More and more people are using mulcher mowers. This is a great way to recycle your lawn clippings, by
returning nitrogen and other nutrients directly back to you lawn. If you still bag your grass, we recommend, you consider a mulcher mower the next time you buy a lawn mower, In the meantime, recycle your grass clippings, by either spreading it on your vegetable and flower
gardens, or mixing it into the compost pile.