On 21 Sep 2006 07:21:12 -0700, "jIM"
wrote:

New Construction house which closed in December 05. Grass planted
(seeded and strawed) in June of 06. Cincinnati, Ohio

Fertilized once with scott's turfbuilder plus in August. Grass is
green and thick in most spots.

when should any of the following be done:

a) plant grass seed in bare spots and thin spots?

Yes!

b) fertilize again?

Wait at least 8 weeks from the previous feeding. You can use
"half-rate."

c) use weedkiller (for crab grass and cloves)?

No. This is not the time of year to apply crabgrass control nor weed
killers. Weed killer is especially harsh on young grass. Spot treat
weeds and apply a crab-grass pre-emergence next spring.

d) how low should grass get cut?

Do not remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade length. The height
depends on the kind (bluegrass, fescue, etc) of grass.


I have heard to fertilize right before it snows... which I planned on
doing. Any reason to fertilize now, then again in November? Can I
wait until November?

Be careful of overfertilization. You can apply it twice, but use
half the recommended amount both times. If you can use an organic
fertilizer (at full strength) all the better. Organic fertilizers
include Milorganite, palletized chicken manure, seaweed, fish
emulsion, etc. A yearly soil test is a very good idea.


In addition any "pre-winter" outside home maintainance anyone suggests?