When you see new growth appearing, usually in the spring, cut out all the browned grass. For more lawn and garden questions, see our article library or FAQs. I also recommend the National Gardening Association web site for questions that are not answered by our site.

Early spring applications of nitrogen cause a surge of top growth. I'll grant you, that makes the lawn look nice in the spring, but it depletes the plant's energy reserves. Consequently, when summer stress periods occur, plants are weaker and less able to survive. It is recommended to apply fertilizer in late October or early November, when top growth is minimal but soil temperatures are still warm enough for nitrogen absorption. See similar questions...

Grass, at its heart, is a plant. Like most plants, if you clip off the growing tips, the plant will grow back fuller and denser. Every blade of grass starts as an individual plant (and if you have ever seen a newly-seeded lawn, you have seen what this looks like). It is only by regular cutting that the individual plants become a thick lawn. Without regular mowing, your yard will have thick tufts of grass separated by patches of dirt or weeds. See similar questions...

The grass is usually cut 4 times a year, depending on rain. The farm is a working farm, and the grass is cut for silage, so it depends on how we can best get the yield from the grass. See similar questions...

Your grass should be between 2.5 to 3 inches in height. Do not remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade in one mowing. Change patterns when mowing to prevent soil compaction. See similar questions...

Centipede mowing height is 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Raleigh St. Augustine mowing height is 2 to 3 inches. El Toro Zoysia mowing height is a 1/2 to 3 inches. Emerald Zoysia mowing height is a 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Emerald requires a reel mower for best results. You may use a rotary if the blades are extremely sharp. See similar questions...

Yes! Never remove more than a third of your grass height at one time. Cutting your grass too short can severely limit its ability to manufacture food and resist weed invasions. See similar questions...

This depends on grass type, use of lawn, and location. A height of 1 ½” to 2 1/2" is the most popular height range. See similar questions...

We suggest at least a day or 2 before your expected delivery of equipment. This way there is not a conflict upon the delivery of your tent or rentals. It is not absolutely necessary, however it's always a good idea be home to accept your rental delivery. Especially if there is any question as to where things should go. See similar questions...

No, but mowing will increase the evaporation process of the wastewater, helping with the filtration process of the nitrogen present. See similar questions...

It is best to wait 24 hours after an application to reap the full benefits. If for some reason the lawn was cut prior to the 24 hours, give lawn about 2 weeks to show results from the application. See similar questions...

What causes plants to look dirty and lose their green color during the heat of the summer? One culprit is spider mites. H Family and Consumer Science Agriculture Horticulture Youth & Families with Promise Food Sense Nutrition Education See similar questions...

No. Mowing frequency varies by the season. In the spring, established lawns should be mown as soon as the grass greens and begins to grow. In the summer, close mowing (especially during hot weather) can weaken some grass varieties. As autumn approaches, cool-season grasses begin to grow faster and produce more clippings. Conversely, warm-season grasses begin to slow down. Adjust your mowing habits accordingly. See similar questions...

No. Do not mow your grass until the Spore has been watered into the soil by rain or hose for 15 minutes or longer. See similar questions...

Grass has a maximum of eight inches (Ordinance 1319.10 (g)). Weeds have a maximum of twelve inches (Ordinance 660.16). See similar questions...

Your lawn may have a disease called Spring Dead Spot. This disease is very difficult to control. Rake the dead areas to encourage fill in from healthy grass plants growing adjacent to the spot. See similar questions...

Dormant seeding is fine; however, seed should be planted so there is good seed to soil contact. In the event we get early snow, do not plant the seed over the snow. In warmer regions seeding is better done in the spring. See similar questions...

Wherever possible, the City Street/Parks Department maintains a buffer of undisturbed vegetation along the shoreline of ponds. These buffers provide a variety of benefits, including the filtration and absorption of runoff water before it reaches the pond, shoreline stabilization, preventing grass clippings and fertilizer from being blown or spread into the water, and providing wildlife habitat. See similar questions...

A - No, these items are not to be put with the regular trash or in trash bags. The Town collects these items weekly (dependent on published schedule). Please leave grass cuttings on curb (not bagged), and tree limbs (cut into 4' lengths) on curb for pick-up. The schedule is located on the "Public Notices" page. See similar questions...