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Lawn Care Tips
Improve the soil in your yard by raking less
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Mow High - Recycle Clippings
- Mow at least 3” high
- Return clippings to recycle nutrients
- Sweep or blow clippings from walks and driveways onto the
lawn
- Taller grass crowds out weeds and promotes deeper roots
- Deeper roots help the lawn survive droughts
Fertilize in Fall for Best Results
- Fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn
- Be patient in the spring - wait until May to fertilize
- Don’t fertilize if the ground is frozen or saturated with
water
- Don’t guess, soil test for proper fertilizer recommendations
Choose Lawn-Type Fertilizers
- Choose lawn fertilizers with low or no phosphorus (the
middle number) and follow the directions
- Avoid using “triple” products (e.g. 12-12-12)
- Confirm spreader setting before applying
Cleanup - Avoid Surface Water
- Maintain a NO APPLICATION zone near lakes, rivers, streams
and storm drains
- Never discharge clippings near lakes, rivers, streams or
drains
- Sweep fertilizer granules from walks and driveways onto the
lawn
- Wash your spreader on the grass
Water Smart
- Don’t soak your lawn and avoid night watering
- Watering should not produce puddles; lighter, more frequent
watering is best
- Brown lawns are OK; dormancy is a natural response to
drought, however, some water may be necessary during an extended
drought of more than a month
- Following Go Green Lawncare Tips will reduce the amount of
water your lawn needs
For more lawn tips see:
www.turf.msu.edu
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