1. WATERING WISELY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS


Looks can be deceiving. If you live in a warm climate and your lawn turns brown every winter season, you may have a warm-season grass that naturally goes dormant during winter months. What looks dead should be green again by late spring or early summer.

Lawns in cooler climates are a little different. Cool-season grasses may turn brown and look dead in summer if they're forced into dormancy due to heat and drought. When they're brown in spring, that can signal a tough winter just passed, especially if low snowfall left grass without much insulation.

Either way, your cool-climate lawn needs help. Ignoring these signs can lead to lasting damage. If you've lived with your lawn a few seasons, you'll recognize these changes. If you suspect something more amiss—from pet urine spots to something more—investigate and remedy the problem before you proceed.



2. PREPARE YOUR LAWN


Early spring and fall are ideal times for restoring "dead" lawns to life. During these moderate seasons, the grass varieties in Lawn Booster naturally hit their stride for optimal growth, and nature works in your favor.

Start by getting rid of weeds that crept in while your lawn was stressed and brown. Weeds compete for water, light and nutrients, so don't ignore them. Plan ahead if you use weed killers; they inhibit new grass along with weeds. Allow at least three weeks between weed treatments and lawn boosting.

With weeds eliminated, mow your grass to 1 inch tall; then rake to remove any dead grass or debris. Raking loosens and bares soil so it's ready for the next step. Short-tined metal rakes, called garden or bow rakes, work best.


3. WATER CONSISTENTLY

Consistent watering is crucial in turning your brown, lifeless lawn into a vibrant carpet of rich green. Grass seed must have consistent moisture to germinate and establish healthy roots, so respect this critical step.

Water your lawn daily so the soil stays consistently moist. If needed, water twice a day. Keep it up until new grass sprouts and grows tall enough for its first mowing—about 3 to 4 inches in height.

Once you reach that milestone, you can gradually transition over to a regular lawn care schedule, including about 1 inch of water per week. Soon, your brown lawn will be a faint memory.


4. FOLLOW THROUGH

With your "dead" lawn thick, green and resurrected, keep it that way with regular maintenance and care. Follow these best practices for the basics and you're there:

Mow often enough to keep your grass at its recommended mowing height without removing more than one-third of its height in a single mowing.
Adjust your watering schedule and use to accommodate rain and drought.

Keep your lawn healthy, green and vibrant with regular feedings of premium lawn fertilizers.

Mark your lawn care calendar for next season and boost your lawn again.
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