lawn & garden tips > controlling disease

Healthy turf will withstand infestation and recover faster than neglected turf.  Here are some guides for healthy turf:

1. Use enough fertilizer to keep grass growing vigorously - but avoid the extreme of over stimulation.
2. Mow before the grass gets too tall.
3. Cut no more than one inch of the leaf surface at any one time.
4. Keep your mower sharp.
5. Don't allow clippings to accumulate to the extent that they form a mat.
6. Remove thatch as required.
7. Avoid frequent waterings which tend to keep the grass wet.
8. Most important of all - use chemical preventatives as recommended by your local landscaper or garden centre. Read the label, follow directions, and take necessary precautions.

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