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is NO better time to enhance a lawns ultimate beauty
and success than by improving the soil before any planting
takes place. The beauty is in the blades, but the action
is in the roots. This is a good adage to remember when growing
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•Proper
soil prepatation is important to a healthy lawn, and it
also improves water and nutrient retention and preparation.
A small amount 1 1/2 to 2 inches of compost (landscape
mix) spread across the soil is a great start.
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•Remove
debris, large rocks, construction material, etc.
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•Remove
weeds. Identify and control. Kill any existing grass.
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•Establish
rough grade 1 to 1 1/2 inches below sidewalks.
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•Install
sprinklers. An automated system is recommended since it
saves time and water. Make sure sprinklers have good head
coverage.
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•Water
to settle sprinkler trenches and compost, and to build
water reserves in the soil.
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•Rake
for finished grade.
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