New Lawns
The period between July and mid-August marks a good time to start new lawns of warm season grasses using springs, plugs or sod. Undecided on the type of grass to use? Take a look at the better lawns in your area. From neighborly chats, you can learn all about how to best establish, fertilize and mow certain varieties.
For an attractive, low-maintenance lawn, proper
soil preparation is key. Soil preparation costs, including grading plus
deep tillage and incorporating the right amounts of organic matter (peat
moss, compost, old sawdust), fertilizer and lime, may seem high, but they’ll
pay for themselves many times over with a better looking, easy-to- care-for
lawn.
A soil test and the type of grass determine the amount of fertilizer and
lime to mix in before planting. Centipede grass grows best on acidic soil;
add lime only as indicated by a soil test.
Bermuda grasses respond well to full sun. Others do well in full sun or medium shade.