LAWN WARRANTY LETTER

Establishing and Maintaining Your New Lawn

Subdivision: ______________________________________________

Lot #: ___________________________________________________

Dear New Homeowner:

We would like you to get the most out of your new lawn. In order to fully develop a beautiful lawn, please consider the following recommendations:

1 . New lawns need plenty of water. To establish a new lawn you must water everyday, as thoroughly as possible, without creating erosion or washout. It is suggested that you water your new lawn very early in the morning so that the water penetrates the soils, rather than during the heat of the day.

2. Seasonal rain will cause some washouts & settlements within your new lawn. We will return ONCE during the first year after settlement to repair washouts & settlements within 10' of your house. Since there are many factors beyond our control, which effect the establishment of the new lawn, you will be responsible for the establishment of the new lawn. We are responsible only for initially establishing the proper grades and swales. You will be responsible for maintaining such grades and swales once they have been properly established. Be sure to repair any washouts as soon as possible to minimize erosion.

3. It is inevitable that some bare spots will occur in any new lawn; this is not a warranty item. Over seeding of your new lawn with an appropriate seed mix is strongly recommended during the first spring and fall planting seasons. Over seeding is even more effective with a fertilization and aeration program. Over seeding is a homeowner maintenance item.

4. Once your lawn has become established, it is very important to maintain a regular lawn care program. It is usually best that you concentrate on fertilization, rather than weed control the first year. Healthy, regularly fertilized lawns will choke out most weeds naturally. You should begin to fertilize your lawn as soon as the grass reaches cutting height. We recommend that you fertilize approximately every 3 weeks. We have found this schedule to be successful in this area to provide healthy vigorous growth. Allow your lawn to become fully established before using weed control products.

5. Fertilize your lawn,water your lawn, & keep it cut to 3-4 inches.

6. Different lawns will require different lawn care treatments. Ask your lawn care specialist to evaluate your lawn and soils to establish the best-suited treatment program.

7. During summer months, do not cut your grass too short. Moisture will remain in the soil longer if the grass is higher and your lawn will be healthier.

8. Until the homes on both sides of your home are completed, we ask that you refrain from planting trees or laying sod within five feet of the property line. Often the establishment of adjoining lawns will require minor work on the property line to properly establish the grading area. This will allow us to better grade and drain adjoining properties, as well as your own.

9. If you plan major plantings or fencing along property lines, a survey is recommended prior to the start of work. Under no circumstances should you plant trees, shrubs or place fences within drainage swale areas or easements.

10. Once again, watering and fertilization are the most important things you can do for your lawn. Watering and fertilization will be much less expensive than reestablishing a lawn which has not been fully nurtured in the critical first year.

Please keep these recommendations handy for future reference. Naturally, these are only suggestions and you should contact a lawn care specialist for more specific recommendations. Remember that it takes time and special care to fully establish your new lawn. It is not uncommon for lawns to take up to three years to become fully established. Please be patient and follow good lawn care procedures and you will be rewarded with a beautiful lawn.

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Date: _______________

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Date: _______________