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Planting Your Lawn

When starting a new lawn from seed or sod, work your soil to a depth of six inches and add soil amendments like compost, nitrogen-rich fertilizer and other beneficial chemicals. Once tilled, level the area for a smooth seed bed. Make sure the water drains away from your house, but not into your neighbor's yard. After contouring, water thoroughly, then level out high and low spots. Whether you choose seed, sod or hydromulch, follow the recommendations from your landscape expert or lawn supplier for a healthy, well-established lawn.

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