Seeding Lawn in the Fall

So, your lawn needs some help.  Maybe its not as thick as you’d like or there is some damage from the summer stress.  You think to yourself, I’ll just ignore it until spring. Nope! Please don’t!

Fall is the ideal time to make improvements to your lawn.  The warm soil temperatures ensure quick grass seed germination, the cooler ambient temperatures over the fall help ensure best success rates of your new grass, and the wet fall, winter, and spring seasons are best to help keep your new grass’ roots moist.  There really is no better time to seed than now through the middle of October. (more…)

How do I correctly water my lawn? Great question!

In the Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus regions, The Organic Turf Company recommends that watering be done for about 15-20 minutes per area, in the cool of the morning, three days a week. In this way, your grass is provided the moisture it needs, without increased risk of lawn disease, and also avoids overwatering. This also provides your lawn with the proper amount of water, 1 to 1 ½ inches per week. Make sure to check for puddles or runoff, as these can be signs of overwatering. (more…)