Before planting your new lawn, determine your soil type. There are three basic types of soil, sandy, loamy and clay. These three basic types of soil can also be found in combination.

Determining the health of your soil is essential in establishing a healthy lawn. Your local Agricultural Extension office will perform a soil analysis and give you advice on what nutrient to add to bring your soil up to it's healthiest.

Weeds germinate and grow during all seasons of the year, not only in Spring.