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FEATURES OF LILAC <br />• Utilizes low -maintenance grasses like fine <br />leaved fescue and common types of <br />Kentucky Bluegrass including varieties <br />such as 'Park' and 'Kenblue' <br />• Improve the condition of your soil <br />• Mow your grass higher and less often <br />• Leave grass clippings on your lawn <br />• Minimize use of fertilizers and pesticides <br />BENEFITS OF LILAC <br />• Low maintenance grasses thrive <br />with less care <br />• Provides nutrients and a good root <br />growing environment <br />• Produces less noise, fewer emissions, <br />and reduces time and labor <br />• Recycles nutrients to your lawn <br />• Less potential for pollution <br />FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS <br />Can I use some of the LILaC techniques without totally converting my existing <br />lawn to a LILaC lawn? <br />Yes. Improving your soil is a good place to start. You can also gradually reduce your use <br />of nitrogen fertilizers and water. Start mowing your grass higher, maintaining it at <br />approximately 2-3 inches high, and leaving the grass clippings on the lawn. Remember <br />not to mow more than 1/3 of your grass height at one time. If you have very long grass, <br />set your mower as high as possible or weed whip it first. Then wait about a week and <br />cut it again, gradually bringing it back to the desired height. <br />How long will it take to convert my lawn to a LILaC lawn? <br />Successfully converting a lawn takes time — about 2-3 growing seasons. Be patient! <br />It is worth it in the end. <br />What can I do now to start improving my soil for the future? <br />Have a soil test done first to determine the overall condition of your soil and any specific <br />needs. You can obtain a soil test kit from your county extension service or the University <br />of Minnesota Soil Laboratory. You should also aerate your soil to reduce compaction. <br />This should be done about every two years. Top -dress your soil with compost by lightly <br />spreading a high -quality compost over your lawn about 1/4" thick. Lastly, leave those <br />grass clippings on your lawn. They won't contribute to thatch build-up. If clumps of <br />clippings are left behind, just rake and compost them. <br />