Grass Plant Care

Environment

• Feed the grass plants lawn fertilizer accord to the directions on the label. Feed the grass only during its growing season so that the grass has a chance to use the fertilizer. Feeding grass plants while they are dormant causes an explosion of weed growth.

Water

• Keep the soil evenly moist while germinating grass seed or establishing grass-plant roots. This reduces stress on the plants caused by lack of water. Once established, most grass varieties will need water only during hot, dry weather.

Maintenance

• Mow the grass down to the recommended height for the variety with a lawn mower or trimmer. This stimulates new grass plant growth. Ornamental grass is cut down to a couple of inches tall in the spring to make room for fresh, vigorous growth.