You’ve heard of recycling to help save the earth, but what about “grass” cycling?

  Yardwork is one of the household jobs I truly don’t mind.  A well-manicured yard takes a lot of work, but it’s beautiful to behold.

    The internet contains many websites with advice for taking care of your lawn.  I visited http://landscaping.about.com and found some great ideas.  I’ve summarized them and added a few of my own:

1.  Deep rake to remove thatch (I have a special rake for this.  It’s a workout, but it gets rid of dead undergrowth to help your lawn breathe.  You’ll need to remove the piles of thatch with a regular rake).