How to Create a Weed‐Free Lawn Without Using Harmful Chemicals

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take soil samples to a local nursery or send them into a testing center.

   The test will show your nutrient and pH levels, and how much organic matter is present.
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   Step 2: Use the results to target specific organic spreads to maintain correct levels for growing grass.

   , The corn gluten will also give a small amount of slow-release nitrogen, making it a good weed and feed combination. , Use a dandelion tool to remove dandelions. , Use a grass mix with a higher percentage of Rye grass (rye grass is a quick growing annual that will help to establish the other slower growing perennial grasses). , Continue to re-seed once a year till lawn is thick.
   
   If you adopt a more sensible method of fertilizing and watering your lawn, it will eventually be unnecessary to de-thatch or aerate.
   
   For details, see the LifeGuide Hub article How to get and maintain a healthy lawn ,
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   Step 3: Use corn gluten meal in the spring and fall as a pre-emergent for weeds.

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   Step 4: Water your lawn or go out after a rain and remove weeds by hand

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   Step 5: making sure to get the root system or else the weed will grow back.

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   Step 6: Re-seed the entire lawn (in Fall and/or Spring) if necessary

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   Step 7: paying particular attention to bare spots.

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   Step 8: De-thatch and aerate your lawn in the Spring.

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   Step 9: Keep your lawn mower at higher settings during the Summer months; the higher grass shades out weeds.

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