You will have less problems by properly mowing, watering, fertilizing and weeding your lawn.
Keep in mind when watering your lawn that to much water is not a good thing. Water only when necessary. Once the soil dry's out its a good time to water. You should water before the grass blades start to wilt. When grass wilts the blades will roll up to conserve moister. The grass color will also change from green to a blue green. You can also tell it is time to water by walking on your lawn. If your foot impressions remain for more than a few seconds, the grass does not bounce back up, it is time to give the lawn some water.
When watering, water enough to get the soil moist six to eight inches deep. To check stick a screwdriver in the ground. If the screwdriver goes into the soil six to eight inches without much effort, the soil should be wet enough.
Watering your lawn early in the morning is a very good time. There will be less evaporation from the sun and wind in the morning. With less evaporation the water will reach the grass roots faster.
Mowing to the proper height is important to keep away weeds and disease. The height of your grass will depend on your grass type. Never let your grass grow to tall. Letting it grow to tall and then cutting can traumatize the grass. When mowing your grass, make sure the mower blades are sharp. Having sharp blades on your mower will cut the grass, dull blades will tear the grass.
Applying fertilizer is a good idea to keep your lawn greener and weed and disease free. Apply the fertilizer evenly to avoid uneven colors on the lawn. Using a broadcast spreader to apply the fertilizer evenly will work well. For good results apply the fertilize on calm days.
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