1. Set an effective pH levels in your soil- Soil pH has an effect on the availability of nutrients needed by your soil for a healthy growth. 6.5 pH level is the basic or minimum amount needed by turf grasses so if its below the required pH, that simply means that you need to add up lime and if it reaches around 7.o then that is the sign that sulfur content is too small.

2. Your grass cycle – Always remember to leave grass clippings in your lawn after you mow for the nutrients to be be again absorbed by your grass.

3. Putting on pre-emergents – Spring season is the perfect time to eliminate those unwanted grasses such as goosegrass,crabgrass to stop them from spreading into your lawn as this might cause problem to hinder healthy growth of your lawn.

4. Check your thatch level – layer of grass that is tightly bound on roots and the outer layer of living grass.The cause of too much thatch is when you excessively fertilize and overwatering of your grass. It should be watered according to its needed amount only as well as with fertilizing.

5. Watch out for Bugs and Pests – try to examine your lawn regularly especially when there are brown spots. You may not be aware that your lawn has already been invaded with diseases.

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