September and October are optimum times to work on improving your lawn. This is the time to repair summer damage and time to build and strengthen the grass root system.
One can spend enormous amounts of money and time on fertilizer and seed; however, if the pH of the soil is out of balance, your efforts are in vain. Information about soil testing can be obtained from your county Agricultural Extension office. It is in your best interest to include this step in your lawn maintenance plan.
For additional ideas and tips on lawn improvement, please read this article.


