4 Lawn Tips on How to get a Great lawn Courtesy: Nutri-Lawn, your Ecology Friendly Lawn Care company (informational advertisement) It is apparent that the quality of lawns which are side by side, and which receive the same nutrient feedings can be quite different in their appearance. We call it "cultural homeowner practices"...how people water and mow their lawns. Here are some tips to help you get the best lawn results possible: Cut your lawn high...measure the lengthit should be 2.5 to 3 inches after mowing. The most frequent problem we discover is short cutting or scalping. A high lawn will naturally shade itself, and provide a better ability to compete against weeds. Cut your lawn oftenduring the fast growing season in the spring it may be necessary to cut every 4 to 5 days. When you do cut, never remove more than 1/3 of the blade. If possible mulch your clippings don't pick them up they are a natural source of returned nitrogen. Water on a regular basispreferably in the mornings vs. afternoon or late evening. Water relative to the amount of heat and precipitation. During hot dry periods, water more frequentlyusually every 3 to 4 days, giving your lawn 1 inch of water. Measure the amount of water in a cup. Too frequent watering will produce short roots and possible disease give the turf a chance to dry out between watering. Aerate your lawn at least once a year to reduce compaction, allow oxygen to get to the roots, and to reduce thatch build-up.