first application. Rake it well into the soil and 

 wait for a day or two before seeding. 



Early fall is the best time to start a new 

 lawn. The young grass has the fall and early 

 spring to develop a good root system and is 

 better able to withstand the heat ^nd drought 

 of the summer. If this is not possible, start 

 the new lawn as early in the spring as the soil 

 can be worked. 



Renovating Established Lawns 



There are several reasons why an old lawn 

 may not do well. Lack of drainage, sour soH, 

 too much shade, improper cutting or watering, 

 but more often lack of plant food. Plants 

 must be fed the same as humans and animals. 

 Bare spots may be wet or sour. Soil acidity 

 can be corrected with a liberal application of 

 hydrated lime or pulverized limestone applied. 



in the fall. 



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A good lawn may be ruined by improper 

 cutting or watering. Clip often, but not too 

 close. Cutting too close injures the crowns of 

 the plants. Too infrequent cutting lets the 

 grass become coarse and the weeds get ahead.. 

 Do not rake oS all the clippings unless the 



