Recognizing a healthy lawn is easy: a smooth, lush green carpet, ideal for cartwheels and croquet. If your lawn doesn't quite match that description, achieving the perfect lawn might require a shift in your mindset.

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You've probably heard the golf saying, "Be the ball," but when it comes to your lawn, it's more like, "Be the grass." Consider what it needs. The fundamentals are quite straightforward: sunlight, water, and fertilizer. Once you have these essentials in check, both you and your lawn will be content. Here's how to get started.

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Planting a new lawn resembles any exciting adventure: preparation and planning are essential. Regardless of the planting method you choose, thorough preparation of the area is necessary to eliminate weeds.