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Originally posted by Vox Humana
"anil chada" wrote in message
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Does any one has any suggestions about making my lawn think?
Thanks
Anil
Weeds are common in a new lawn. Until your lawn becomes thick, I would
start in early spring with an application of turf builder with weed
preventer. You can follow that with turf builder with weed control to help
get rid of the existing weeds. In the fall, around October, I would rake
the thin areas and over-seed. In late fall, put down an application of
"winterize" turf builder. Also, since you summers are hot, dry, and humid,
I would consider overseeding with a fine fescue instead of the Kentucky Blue
grass which doesn't do well in the heat.
By the way, the Ohio Cooperative Extension Agency is a great resource for
yard and garden questions. Here is the link:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/
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I would agree with this post, but think it would be ok to do the overseeding in September, in Ohio. Uneven places in the lawn may indicate the soil has settled, or that there may be a drainage issue, or that some soil amendment may be needed. Also, your mowing practices can have something to do with it -- some mowers tend to scalp, or cut lower, wherever the ground is uneven, and this would hurt new grass. Maybe raise the mower deck in these areas to give the grass a better chance.