Sod lawns at this age really like deeper and less frequent waterings because it helps their roots to grow deeper to reach water. This establishes your new lawn into the soil and makes it stronger. If you want to check to see if your lawn is getting firmly rooted, simply tug on the turf. At the four week mark, you should apply an application of fertilizer to your new lawn. When you have completed tilling, you may notice that the tiller has brought debris and stones to the surface. Rake these out of the seedbed. Any amendments that need to be added to the soil should be added at this time. You should also apply a lawn fertilizer to the soil. After you have added your amendments and fertilizer, you should till the area again. First of all, one has to remember that the basics of lawn maintenance start with the necessary implements. One has to invest in an excellent lawnmower, for example you can buy a good Deere model. It depends upon how large your lawn is. A grass lawn positively enjoys being trimmed drastically, and mowing your lawn is going to be extremely good therapeutic exercise for you when you have nothing else or constructive to do. Don’t panic if the term lawn aeration sounds Greek to you for this is just a simple procedure of removing plugs and cores from the your lawn soil thereby making it more porous and healthier for plant growth. The soil of our lawns loses its porosity and becomes compacted due to heavy usage while walking, running or even during the rainy seasons. There are two different types of fertilizers for lawns available in the market: Liquid based fertilizers: These fertilizers are easy to use and have a faster effect as the soil rapidly absorbs them. All you need to do is to mix liquid fertilizers with water and sprinkle it over the plants. Liquid fertilizers should be used bi weekly or once every 21 days for greater impact. In the chance that you do get rain, have your gutters set up so the water is diverted to your new lawn. If you are just starting a new lawn and preparing the soil, you should add organic matter that will aid in water retention. You should also probably think about sowing a grass seed that is draught resistant.