Aeration , lawns frequently become compacted due to traffic.
Aeration allows water to penetrate and nutrients to better reach the root zone.
Spot weed perennial broadleaf weeds by hand digging 2. Topdress with to 1 in of compost to prevent disease, provide soil fertility and improve the texture of the soil. Crane fly control is unnecessary this time of year, winter weather will reduce crane fly larvae. Monitoring for crane fly larvae should begin in February and March with applications of beneficial nematodes in April and May. Commercial advertising frequently will put whip up the fear of Crane fly in order to sell products. Diazanon is the most common product in the market, it is also one of the most common pesticides found in Puget Sound streams.