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FEBRUARY Check lawn for standing puddles of water. Correct drainage where necessary or replant those areas with more suitable groundcovers. Do not mow at this time. Birds pecking at the turf help remove soil grubs such as crane fly. Sit back and watch all the work being done for you. MARCH If you are planning to renovate or start a new lawn, and it's not excessively wet, it's time to prepare. Dethatch the entire lawn if old roots and stems at crown level exceed one-half inch. Aerate by hand or mechanically. Dig out or spot treat perennial weeds. Mow, if necessary, to a height of 2 inches. APRIL Rake and overseed bare spots (or plant new lawn) if it's not excessively wet or cold. Fertilize in late April, using organic or slow-release formulations. Mow regularly at 2 inches. Remember not to remove more than one-third of the lawn's height at any given time. Recycle grass clippings onto the lawn as you mow. MAY Rake and overseed bare spots (or plant new lawn) if not in April. Check all irrigation systems and insure that lawn optimally receives one-inch of water weekly, either through rain or by irrigation. Mow every 5 - 7 days maintaining a height of 2 inches. Dig out dandelions to prevent seeding. JUNE Water deeply, slowly and infrequently. No established lawn should be watered more than 2-3 times per week, even in hot conditions. Do not rely on timers for irrigation as temperatures will dictate water needs in addition to lack of rainfall. Continue "grasscycling". Mow 1-2 times weekly, removing no more than 1/3 of the height.