According to the City of Toronto’s “Go Natural” campaign, the following are the top 10 tips for lawn success…

1. Spread grass seed every spring or fall.

2. Use a lawn aerator to help soil breathe.

3. Leave grass clippings on your lawn.

4. Raise your lawn mower to a height of 7.5cm (3”).

5. Water your lawn once a week with 2.5cm (1”) of water unless it has rained. Use a soaker hose for garden beds.

6. Pull weeds by hand when the soil is moist.

7. Spread organic material such as compost on your lawn each year.

8. Apply natural fertilizer in late spring and fall.

9. Spread mulch (ie. leaves, bark chips) in garden beds and around trees.

10. Match plants and grasses to your property conditions.