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Options for Seeding Late in the Year
As was mentioned in earlier Turf Tips, it is now too late to seed a turf area to expect a good stand going into winter. Seeding turfgrasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, or tall fescue during early November may still allow time for germination, but the seedlings are likely to die from winterkill.
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When to Fertilize
The million dollar question for many people is "when to fertilize?" To answer this question, you should consider these four factors: climate, grass type, the fertilizer being used, and how you want your lawn to look. For those of us who want our lawn looking its best, then it's a good idea to fertilize your lawn 4-5 times a year. Conversely, even if you don't want a good looking lawn, you should at least fertilize twice a year for your grass's sake.
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Mowing Tips
Here are some mowing tips and instructions that you will find useful, especially for new homeowners:
Cut lawns when it reaches 2-3 inches in length.
Cut no more than 1/3 of the grass blade length at a cutting.
Alternate cuttings, going horizontally and vertically across the lawn. For a neat look, cut the lawn diagonally.
Leave grass clippings on the lawn to decompose. As they decompose, they provide natural, organic nitrogen to the lawn, keep moisture in, and helps to minimize weeds.
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