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Aerating is simply
penetrating the soil over the grass roots to allow food, water, oxygen
and chemical controls to get to the area that needs them most – the
roots. Golf shoes are the simplest form of aeration, and you should wear
them whenever you are working in your garden. Aerating sandals are also
available, or you can rent a power aerator from your local garden
center.
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Mow in the evening,
after 6 p.m., to prevent sunscald and to allow the ends enough time to
recover before the dry, hot breezes begin again. Also alter your cutting
pattern for a more attractive effect.
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Snack tonic gets
your lawn up and growing in both spring and fall when you need
aggressive root action and thatch breakdown. Apply the tonic with your
20 gal. hose-end sprayer after your first application of dry lawn food
in spring, and last application in fall.
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Snack Tonic -1 can
of beer, 1-cup liquid dish soap or baby shampoo, fill the balance of the
sprayer jar with ammonia.
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To get rid of
mushrooms growing on your lawn, puncture the turf with your aerating
lawn sandals or golf shoes, then apply any dry laundry soap from your
hand held broadcast spreader on a #3 setting. Water the soap in well.
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