Lawn Care Academy was developed to offer helpful advice to all who have dreamed of having a great looking lawn. Well, you can stop dreaming. It is all here, from the proper way to do a soil test to developing a complete fertilization program. You will find everything you need to know to do it correctly and safely. A beautiful lawn is a work of art, a joy to look at and a pleasure to play on. It increases your home's curb appeal and raises property values.

Let's face it. Beautiful lawns have never occurred by accident. Nature alone can't produce quality lawns. In addition, home lawns face many challenges from multiple grass types and excessive shade to poor soil. Maybe your past attempts at lawn improvement have not been very successful. If so, take heart, you are not alone.

After years in the turf industry, I have found that the majority of people would love to have a better lawn, but just don't know what to do to make it look its best. They often turn to the wrong sources for help. It could be a well meaning neighbor or a store clerk who may not have had any real knowledge of turf management. Even some "professionals" seem to know little about turf science. As a result:

• Many have gotten bad advice
• Used the wrong lawn seed
• Used the wrong fertilizer
• Over fertilized
• Burned their grass
• Encouraged disease growth
• Watered and mowed improperly
• Used the wrong pest controls

If any of these sound familiar, don't worry. Lawn Care Academy was written for you. You will learn how to improve and care for your lawn from the soil up. Think of it as the homeowner's version of Turf Science 101.

With the current environmental concerns, lawn care is becoming more environmentally friendly. Organic and organic/synthetic blends are getting more attention. As a result, more products are being made available to the public. This is good because organic matter is an essential element in healthy lawns. It restores the beneficial microorganisms in soil that is necessary for plant life. You can learn what products are available, their benefits and limitations and the best ways to use them.

We hope you enjoy searching through the site. We are working hard to provide you with as much useful information as necessary to accomplish all your lawn care goals. Your success is our success. Before you begin, it is important to review as much information as you can. The more knowledge you have means better results and a healthier lawn.

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