1. Mow High and Often

Keep your grass around 3 inches tall. Taller grass shades the soil, helps prevent weeds, and promotes deeper roots.

 

2. Water Early and Deeply

Water your lawn early in the morning—about 1 inch per week. Deep watering encourages strong root growth and keeps your lawn healthy.

 

3. Feed Your Lawn

Use a quality fertilizer during the growing season to give your grass the nutrients it needs. Avoid over-fertilizing.

 

4. Don’t Cut Too Much at Once

Only cut about one-third of the grass blade at a time. Cutting too much can stress your lawn and slow its growth.

 

5. Leave the Clippings

Grass clippings break down quickly and return nutrients to the soil. This is called “grasscycling”—it’s free fertilizer!

 

6. Control Weeds Early

Treat weeds early in the season before they spread. Healthy, thick lawns naturally crowd out most weeds.

 

7. Aerate the Soil

Aeration (poking holes in the soil) allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. It’s especially helpful in compacted or high-traffic areas.

 

8. Sharpen Mower Blades

Dull mower blades tear the grass instead of cutting it clean, which can cause brown tips and disease.