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So spring is coming soon and this year you want to make sure that you have a beautiful lawn. Where do you start? Whether you just have dirt or an lawn that is full of weeds, you need to start with a good seed.

You should use a rotary spreader to evenly and easily spread the grass seed over your entire lawn. Then water it until the ground is soaked but without puddles and lay straw over the seed to keep it safe from birds and squirrels. Even if you live in a rainy part of the country, make sure that when you first plant the seed it has sufficient water to start growing, about one to two inches a week. If you need to water the seed, do so in the morning when the sun is not its hottest and shining down directly on the seed or you will scorch it.

If you want to produce the best lawn you can, you should use a fertilizer. Mow the grass several times in the early spring before you fertilize the lawn and make sure you use the correct fertilizer for the season. Spring, summer, and winter fertilizer have a different combination of ingredients.

Regular maintenance is a must if you want a lush, healthy lawn. Mow your yard at least once a week and make sure that the blade of the mower is not set too low. This can kill the grass and ruin all of your hard work. Do not mow in circles and overlap your strips to ensure that you don’t miss any of the grass. If you mow your grass when it is shorter, this will give you better results.

Weed control is crucial to obtaining the results you want. If the weeds are absorbing all of the nutrients that means there is none left for the grass that you have planted. Apply a weed control several times throughout the growing season to keep this from happening. In most cases, weed control can be combined with the fertilizer you are using.

If you notice any crabgrass in your lawn, you will want to get rid of it right away by pulling it out by the roots. Then re-seed that area of your lawn and give it plenty of water. If you do not remove the crabgrass, it will quickly take over your entire lawn.

So, as you can see, having a beautiful lawn to enjoy all season long is possible. It will take some work but it is well worth it.