Lawn care

• Seattle Public Utilities natural lawn care
• Big ol PDF of the above
• Ecologically sound lawn care for the PNW
• Sustainable lawn care for the PWN
• Integrated pest control

Spring

April - May

• Mow regularly at 2-3”, leave the clippings for free fertilizer
• If needed, fertilize mid-May
• Improve thin areas with aeration, overseeding, and topdressing with compost
• Pull weeds before they seed

Summer

June - August

• Water deeply, 1 inch per week, or let lawn go golden and dormant
• Mow less often as growth slows

Fall

September - November

• On thin areas, overseed and topdress with compost in Sept.
• If needed, apply organic fertilizer September-October, or slow-release synthetic until November
• Pull fall weeds before they seed
• Mow lower (1”) the last time in fall

Winter

December - March

• Get mower blades sharpened before the spring rush
• Test soil once every 3 years to plan fertilizer and lime needs