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Miscellaneous Info
Lawn Care Tips
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Early Spring (Feb-Apr) - Apply crabgrass preventer and fertilizer
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Late Spring (Apr-Jun) - Apply fertilizer plus weed control
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Summer (Jun-Aug) - Apply fertilizer and bug control
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Fall (Sept-Nov) - Apply fertilizer and winterizer
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Anytime - Nourish lawn and apply fertilizer and Iron plus Lime
Homemade Weed-Be-Gone
1 gallon Vinegar
1 cups Epson Salt
1/4 cup Dawn Dish Soap (blue original)
Mix it and spray in the morning after the dew has evaporated and walk away. Go back after dinner, and the weeds are gone! Note: It will kill anything you spray it on. Throw your Round-up away!
Water Conservation Tips
It's easy to take water for granted and everyone's responsibility to conserve and protect our water sources.
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One inch of rain per week is generally sufficient enough for a lawn. Get a rain gauge and measure rainfall to help.
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Use mulch around landscape plantings. It helps eliminate weeds and holds moisture in the soil.
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Select hardy plants that don't need much water.
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Water during the cool part of the day to avoid evaporation.
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Raise the mowing height on your lawn mower. This promotes healthier grass that can better survive dry periods.
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When watering is necessary, water slowly, thoroughly, and let it soak in. Water lawns, not driveways.
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Wash cars efficiently. Give the car a quick rinse, then turn the water off in between washing and rinsing.
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Check www.auduboninternational.org for more conservation tips.
