- Feed your lawn compost and leave grass clippings
- Aerate compacted soil
- Overseed thinned areas or use ground cover
- Use paving stones for heavy traffic areas
- Check the lawn regularly for problems
- Mow High to promote growth (6 to 8 cm or 2.5 to 3")
- Water Deeply (2.5 cm or 1") and infrequently to promote deep roots.
Healthy lawns are less susceptible to pest problems.