5 EASY STEPS GET YOUR LAWN OFF TO A GOOD START-NATURALLY
1. Aerate to relieve compaction.
2. Overseed to outcompete weeds. Choose the right seed for your area.
3. Test the soil for nitrogen, phosphorus and pH with a soil testing kit or with the help of a university cooperative extension. Use compost to replete nutrients only if necessary and lyme to adjust the pH if needed.
4. Leave the grass clippings to replace nutrients and help retain moisture.
5. Add clover, alfalfa, or cowpea to your lawn. They have bacteria and fungi on their roots that can take nitrogen from the air and change it into a form plants can use. They are a natural, ongoing, and healthy way to feed your lawn and garden.
Caring for our lawns and gardens is all about nurturing our soil culture. Well, almost all about soil culture. It is also about changing our mindset so that we are happy with a few weeds because we know it is healthier for our families.
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