Much like getting the human body into shape, growing a healthy lawn requires knowing when and how to apply targeted lawn care applications and attention to proper watering and mowing practices. There are a variety of factors that need to be addressed before achieving the “perfect” lawn. For example, soil pH, foot traffic, lawn disease, bug infestations, animal activity, and more. On average, it can take anywhere from one to three years to get your lawn into shape. It is important to understand that in order to grow the best lawn we both need to work together.