1. How can I make an Existing lawn flourish? By: Trevor Dietrich & Brent Jenson 9 th Grade May 4,05

2. Location and Climate The lawn that we have chosen is located in Flandreau South Dakota and the lawn is 5,000sq ft The lawn that we have chosen is located in Flandreau South Dakota and the lawn is 5,000sq ft The temperature mean is 43.5 the max average is 54.5 and the min average is 32.3 and the average rain fall is 23-25 inches per year The temperature mean is 43.5 the max average is 54.5 and the min average is 32.3 and the average rain fall is 23-25 inches per year

3. Original Lawn Characteristics The lawn looks as if it was never taken care of there are Bare patches were the light brown dirt is showing and the grass that is there looks as if it needs to be watered because it has a light green color to it. The lawn all so has medium traffic

4. Soil Characteristics The lawn is 5,000sq ft. the land is mostly flat with about a 2% slope the soil is moderately coarse and is about 15 inch of soil depth. The soil pH is 7.7 Nitrogen 47lb per acre Phosphorous 22 per acre Potassium 194 per acre

5. Ground preparation I will first aerate the lawn about 3 inches deep so my soil can get air and then I will rake up any lose grass or sticks. I will first aerate the lawn about 3 inches deep so my soil can get air and then I will rake up any lose grass or sticks.

6. Seeds Because of the bare spots in my lawn I will be planting more Bermuda grass which should be planted on one pound to 1,000sq ft so I will need 5 pounds. Because of the bare spots in my lawn I will be planting more Bermuda grass which should be planted on one pound to 1,000sq ft so I will need 5 pounds.

7. Maintenance For Maintenance I will check the lawn regularly for weeds and will water and mow when necessary. I would like to mow when the grass is about 3.5-4 inches tall I will mow the lawn to a height of about 2 and ¾ inches

8. Fertilizer The first thing I will do is get Scotts Liquid Turf Builder. The Turf Builder with help the lawn get rid of any weeds or clover. The Liquid Turf Builder cost $16.97 and there is just enough with 5,000sq ft of coverage and the nice thing about it is it can be applied any time and will not hurt your lawn or give nitrogen burn. The first thing I will do is get Scotts Liquid Turf Builder. The Turf Builder with help the lawn get rid of any weeds or clover. The Liquid Turf Builder cost $16.97 and there is just enough with 5,000sq ft of coverage and the nice thing about it is it can be applied any time and will not hurt your lawn or give nitrogen burn.

9. Scotts Summer Guard The Summer Guard will help protect the lawn from the sun and has strong insect control. The Summer Guard cost $59 and its levels are 30-3-4 The Summer Guard will help protect the lawn from the sun and has strong insect control. The Summer Guard cost $59 and its levels are 30-3-4 Have to apply once a month over summer Have to apply once a month over summer

10. Scotts Super Winter Guard The winter guard helps protect the grass during the winter and will help it grow strong and early in the spring. The winter guard helps protect the grass during the winter and will help it grow strong and early in the spring. The winter guard can be applied in the fall from September to November the cost is $35.97 and the levels are 24-3-12 The winter guard can be applied in the fall from September to November the cost is $35.97 and the levels are 24-3-12

11. Irrigation I already have a irrigation system installed so for water I will water about an inch one time per week or as needed. I already have a irrigation system installed so for water I will water about an inch one time per week or as needed.

12. Conclusion In return of working with my lawn I now have a lush green lawn with no bare spots and it is one of the top lawn is the town and at a cost of about $120 per year for fertilizer. In return of working with my lawn I now have a lush green lawn with no bare spots and it is one of the top lawn is the town and at a cost of about $120 per year for fertilizer. Water costs are estimated at $75 per year. Water costs are estimated at $75 per year.