Quiet Mow
Lawncare and Design
PRO TIPS
Credit - University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources
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Top Tips
Water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth: apply 2.5 cm (1”) of water every week to 10 days unless it rains.
Do not cut grass too short. Set your blade at 8 cm (3”) or higher. Use a sharp blade and mow often. This could mean twice a week in Spring.
Leave clippings on the lawn when you mow. This will provide up to 50% of your lawn's need for nitrogen. Mulch mulch mulch!
Top dress your lawn with 1 cm of compost or 50/50 every year. This can be combined with over-seeding.
Thatch that is thicker than 1.5 cm (1/2") can impede the flow of water, air and nutrients into the soil. Power rake only when necessary.
A healthy, thick, deep rooted lawn is 100% your best defence against unwanted weeds
Aerate
Aeration is a critical step to open your soil and allow water, nutrients, and oxygen to FUEL your grass plant's roots
Overseed
Overseed when soil temperature 10°C and above.
Remove thatch and debris
Broadcast seed - Utilize drop spreader or deflector in tight areas
Spread 1/4"-3/4" compost or 50/50
Water for 7-21 days with gentle spray - NOTE: Keep damp but not soggy
Fertilize
Fertilize in spring after the grass is actively growing and has been cut at least twice.
May 12-23
June 23 - July 4
August 11-22
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