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Want A Green Lawn?

If you are struggling with dry patches in your lawn due to the 3 day watering schedule — join the club! This is a common problem experienced by most everyone in this area due to the large percentage of clay and sand in our soil.

After quite a bit of experimentation, I've come up with a proven remedy to prevent those ugly dry patches. Here are the steps needed to transform your lawn into a lush, green oasis:

Go to Home Depot or Lowes and purchase a bag of Revive [pellets] and another bag of Rich Lawn and create a mixture of 1/3 Rich Lawn and 2/3 Revive, then spread heavily over your lawn [preferably right after you mow]. Expect to take a shower right after you do this, because this stuff really stinks! All of the ingredients are organic and won't burn your lawn. You can expect to re-do this about once a month or once your lawn begins to lose that dark green look. This should begin to lessen your lawn's need for water.

If your lawn mower isn't already set to the highest setting, begin moving it up a notch every week until you have it at the highest setting or 3".

Make sure your watering schedule begins at 5:00 am for your lawn and about 11:00 pm for your drip system.

Expect to start seeing a difference in about two to three weeks. Your lawn will begin to take on a dark green color, will thicken significantly and your dry patches *should* disappear.

Note: This is just a friendly advice from a neighbor. I am not a professional lawn care provider and recommend you consult a professional if you aren't sure about these tips.