Different grasses require different lengths to grow healthy. Most of the cool-season grasses require 2.5-4 feet of length while warm-season grass requires

The use of organic fertilizer and organic micronutrients is much better than systemic products. They won’t burn your lawn or cause any skin allergies. They are safe around pets and kids while still helping your lawn grow. Most organic fertilizers are made from biosolids or plant-based products, so you know what is going into the soil. Organic products with help with nutrient uptake, break down clay particles and help with root uptake.

Aeration can be done during spring or fall but the best time is the fall after all the stress from summer and the kids are done playing on it. Aeration helps loosen the soil and breaks up the clumping that occurs from use. When your lawn has room to breathe it helps let water in and take up better nutrients. It’s recommended to either apply liquid aeration or mechanical core aeration.

Grubs can cause severe damage to your lawn by eating the plant's roots and killing the plant. The larvae burrow below the freeze line, then return to the root zone to return feeding. An insecticide, either in middle spring or early July, will help keep you from having to replace sections of your lawn.

Nitrogen is the driving force of your lawn by pushing the growth and color of your lawn. Phosphorus stimulates root growth and helps the plant fight disease. Potassium helps with stress from heat and builds drought tolerances.