The May application should be made using fertilizer products that contain 30 to 50 percent of the nitrogen in a slow-release form. Watering Good lawn care practices can save water and prepare turf for dry summer months. Taller mowing and proper fertilization result in a deep and efficient root system that reduces the need for additional water. Lawns watered too frequently tend to develop shallow root systems. The best time to water is early morning.
Less water is lost by evaporation, and disease incidence is reduced.
When the lawn is diseased, removing clippings can decrease the population level of disease organisms. If the lawn must be mowed when wet or if the grass is excessively tall, clippings will mat together and may not be evenly distributed. The lawn may be damaged under clumps of clippings. If your lawn mower is unsafe to operate without the bagging attachment, you should continue to collect grass clippings. Ways to use grass clippings and leaves Mulching.