Written for Yards Like Yours
Timing, soil and pest guidance specific to Massachusetts' South Shore — not generic advice written for a different climate.
The Principles Behind Every Program
Correct Your Soil pH First
Massachusetts’ native soil is naturally acidic, often in the 5.0-5.5 range — correcting it with lime before or alongside fertilizer is what lets the nutrients actually get used by the grass.
Mow High In Summer
Raising your mowing height during summer heat protects the root system and shades out weed seeds — a lower "golf course" cut looks sharp for a week and stresses the lawn the rest of the season.
Aerate Before You Overseed
Compacted South Shore soil blocks seed-to-soil contact — aerating first gives new grass seed a real chance to establish instead of sitting on top of hard ground.
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