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The best way to help your lawn recover from the stresses of a harsh winter is to be proactive. If your lawn typically experiences freezing temperatures during the winter months, the steps you take in the fall, will allow for the best possible results come spring. Many of the factors you will be faced with come spring will be impossible to over come.

Any good lawn care plan should begin with a soil test, this will let you know if your soil is amenable towards growing a lush and vigorous lawn. The home owner will take several cores from the lawn, depending upon the size of the lawn, it maybe necessary to take more than one sample. Some homes have a sunny side and a shady side, in this case you may want to sample the areas separately. Your soil samples should be cleared of non organic debris and taken to your local Soil Laboratory. Many Universities and Extension Agencies offer this service for a nominal fee. The results of the soil test will let you know of your soils specific characteristics and chemistry. The results should also include recommendations, including lime and fertilizer.