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Here are a few simple tips to help keep your lawn healthy, green, and looking its best all season long. Follow these basics to get the most out of your lawn care with Green Again,

 

Proper Mowing Height

This is one of the most important things you can do for your lawn. In the spring, grass should generally be kept around 2.5 inches, and during the hotter summer months, it should be kept at 3 inches or higher.

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Longer grass blades help:

• Protect the soil from nutrient loss

• Shade out weeds

• Reduce moisture loss

• Keep your lawn greener during hot weather

 

Keeping your grass a little longer can also help reduce the need for watering during the summer.

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Keep Mower Blades Sharp

Sharp mower blades are important for maintaining a healthy lawn. Dull blades tear the grass instead of cutting it cleanly, which can leave your lawn more vulnerable to:

• Stress

• Disease

• Brown or ragged-looking tips

 

Keeping your mower blades sharp helps your lawn stay healthier and look better.

 

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Adjust Your Mowing Schedule

Your mowing schedule should change with the season.

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Spring

Grass tends to grow faster in the spring, so mowing more often is normal. Just be careful not to cut it too short.

Summer

During hot, dry weather, it’s best to raise your mower deck to the highest setting and mow only when needed. The less stress you put on your lawn during the hottest part of the season, the better it will recover and stay healthy.​

 

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Water Deep, Not Too Often

When summer heat arrives, proper watering becomes very important.

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Instead of watering lightly every day, it’s better to water deeply once or twice per week. Deep watering encourages stronger root growth and helps your lawn become more drought-tolerant.

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During especially hot and dry periods, a lawn may need about 2 inches of water every four days.​​​​​

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Best watering tip:

Watering can be done at most times of the day, but avoid watering late in the evening. Grass needs time to dry before nightfall, or moisture can sit too long and create conditions where fungus and lawn disease can develop.​​

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Core Aeration Matters

Over time, lawns naturally become compacted from:

• Mowing

• Foot traffic

• General use

• Snow weight

 

When soil becomes compacted, grass roots have a harder time growing deep and absorbing the water, air, and nutrients they need.

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Core aeration helps relieve this compaction by pulling small plugs from the lawn, opening the soil and allowing your grass to breathe and grow more effectively.

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For many lawns, aeration is recommended once per year, depending on soil conditions.