INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you haven't installed your lawn yet, read our detailed guide, or follow this basic checklist to get started: Remove old grass and weeds using a grape hoe or sod cutter. If necessary, apply glyphosate or another broadleaf herbicide to remove these weeds. Follow label instructions and wait the required time after applying before breaking and prepping the soil. Grade your soil to a 1 or 2% slope running away from buildings. Perform a soil test or send soil samples to a local university extension or a garden center that offers soil testing services. Improve soil if necessary based on soil test results, then gently rake in starter fertilizer. Water the soil and let settle for one week. Fill a garden roller full of water and roll lightly over the soil. . Take your time selecting a grass species. Lawn care will be much easier if the grass is suited to your climate, soil type, and use patterns. Research the specific species, not just "cool season" or "warm season" grass. You'll also choose between seed and sod (turf). Seed is cheaper and easier to install, but can take months to become usable. Pick sod if you want a lawn sooner, and are willing to spend the time and effort. Sod should be moist, with no dry or cracked areas. . Break up the lawn into sections to make this task more manageable. Follow these instructions: To plant seeds: Using a lawn spreader, sow half the seeds walking in parallel rows. Sow the other half in rows at right angles to the first rows. Lightly rake inch (3 mm) of soil over the seeds. To install sod: Remove a few inches of soil, so the new sod will end up level with the surrounding area. Lay the sod end to end in staggered rows, as though laying bricks. Trim edges to fit with a utility knife. Follow these guidelines to keep a new lawn healthy: Seeds: Water right after sowing, lightly to avoid washing away the seeds. Repeat every other day or as often as needed to keep the soil moist, as seeds may die when dried out. This danger has passed once the seed has germinated and grass blades appear, usually about 1014 days after planting. Sod: Water well after installing, then use a full lawn roller to compact the sod against the soil base. From then on, water in the early morning 10 days. Water heavily enough to wet the soil underneath the sod, but avoid overwatering that can lift the sod rolls up from the soil. Avoid walking on new sod for the first week after installation, and go easy on it for the first month. Seed takes longer to become established. Stay off it until blades appear, then use as lightly as possible for six months. Once a seed-grown lawn reaches a height of 23 inch (57.5cm), roll it with an empty garden roller. Do not mow a seed-grown lawn until it is 3 or 4 inches (7.510cm) tall, then mow no more than inch (1.25 cm) every few days until the lawn is healthy and well-established.

SUMMARY: Prepare the area for planting. Choose your grass Install the new lawn Water the new lawn. Stay off the new lawn.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This beautiful blend from Southern France is one of the easiest and most drinkable French wines to pair. It is light, generally fruity, and mild enough to work with almost anything. If you want something foreign but not wallet breaking, go to the CdR. Pronounced "Coat Do Rone." There are actually white versions of the CdR as well, which match well with fishes. They are less common, but still a good choice for a white. Of course, this pairs very well with almost all Italian dishes, as it is light, acidic, and peppered with light hints of spice, cherry, and even tobacco. It may be blended with a Cabernet to make it a little heartier, as well. Note, however, that merlots are popular and can vary substantially. For example, a bottle of Merlot is usually bold and fruity. However, Merlot aged with oak may have a smoky taste as well. They are best from France and the Northern US, and pair with anything, much like the Cotes-du-Rhone, but with a slightly bolder and more noticeable taste. This is the famous Napa Valley grape, and it leads to a very dense wine with layers of currant, dark berries, and even olives. Pair this with a rich, substantial, and hearty dish for a beautiful combination and strong, flavorful meal. If you're aiming for a bargain, grab a Cab Sauv, as it is often the cheapest wine with the best results, since Cabernet grapes are easy to grow These wines can be made either on the lighter side or rich and dense. They come from a spicy, peppery grape, and this note shines through to pair well with similarly peppery foods. This French and Argentinian wine is strong, spicy, and tart. It matches well with casual, rich, and oily/greasy foods, making it a good pair for tailgating, BBQs, or pizza night The Cabernet Franc is known for its notes of blueberry and violets, as well as an earthy, almost coffee-like scent. It is high in tannins, giving it a full-body feeling and a touch of bitterness. Matches well with stews, red meats, and smoky dishes. Usually found with hints of raspberry, cherry, raisin, and more, Zinfandels have a uniquely hearty but fruity taste, making them great wines to drink on their own or to pair with rich meals. They are highly alcoholic, meaning they may overpower lighter dishes if you're not careful. The Pinot grape is notoriously difficult to grow, making good Pinots expensive. But when a winemaker gets it right, the grape yields a complex, rich, and nuanced wine. Know that you should spend at least $20 a bottle to get your money's worth, if not more. Cheaper pinots aren't worth it. The Pinot is a complex wine for rich, complex dishes. But it goes equally well with desert, such as a decadent chocolate.

SUMMARY:
Try out a Cotes-du-Rhone for an inexpensive but wide-ranging red. Look to Sangiovese for a bright, acidic Italian wine. Go with big, fruity merlots for another easy to pair, agreeable wine. Pick up the classic Cabernet Sauvignon for a rich, layered, and full-bodied red. Grab a dense, peppery Syrah for a strongly flavored, spicy red. Drink a bold, spicy Malbec to mix with casual foods like pizza and barbecue. Grab a Cabernet Franc for an earthy, spicy, and rich red. Look to the fruity Zinfandel for a rich, berry-heavy wine. Get a high-priced, but extravagant, Pinot Noir when you want to splurge.