Your lawn will reflect quality maintenance. Regularly aerating and de-thatching your lawn will promote strong roots and healthy soil. Remember these services do not necessarily need to happen every season. Your lawn will give you signs as to when you should service it. Become familiar with your lawn or ask local experts for help.
It is important to fertilize your lawn every year. The frequency and season of applications depends on your climate zone and the need of your lawn. Fertilizing is not as intimidating as you may think. You can find instructions detailing how much and how often on the back of the fertilizer bag you are using.
Mowing your lawn regularly and catching the grass clippings will greatly reduce thatch. Raking the grass or de-thatching is a good way to keep roots stimulated and may also provide some space for the grass to grow. Keeping other debris like leaves and small sticks will also aid in keeping the lawn maintained and beautiful.