A lawn is an open area covered with grass that is kept mowed. Most landscapes include a lawn. An attractive lawn is expected in many communities.
Lawns provide safe playing surfaces for children and sports activities.
They also function as a contrast to gardens, trees and shrubs. The results of this care vary, too. Even if people use a lawn care service, they still harbor ideas and opinions on levels of maintenance and products used. Master Gardeners must clarify lawn care techniques and dispel many myths that have evolved. This chapter examines turfgrasses and how they react to soil, fertilization, irrigation, mowing and seasonal changes.