Don’t panic if the term lawn aeration sounds Greek to you for this is just a simple procedure of removing plugs and cores from the your lawn soil thereby making it more porous and healthier for plant growth. The soil of our lawns loses its porosity and becomes compacted due to heavy usage while walking, running or even during the rainy seasons. Sod should never be stored for more than a couple of days, or all you will have is a bunch of dirt and dead grass! When you go to purchase sod, you should make sure it is freshly cut. You should also look for sod that has been grown on soil that is similar to the soil in your yard. When you install your sod, try to avoid stretching it or leaving any gaps between them. If you are hiring a lawn care professional from a particular company then the company must possess the license or have the relevant memberships and associations. It is important for you to collect all the information about the annual cost, and the cost, which will incur after each visit of the lawn care professional. If you happen to be living in a dry area, you would want to look for draught tolerant grasses. Many grasses are often used in a mixture; for example, Kentucky Bluegrass is often mixed with Chewing Fescue, Fine Fescue and Red Fescue. There are some grasses, which are considered warm season grasses and cold season grasses, which are quite suitable for the climate of North America. You should then apply a dressing to your lawn. This will ensure that your seeds are not disturbed. Dressings can include peat moss or straw. After you have sown your seed and applied a dressing, you should use either a lawn roller or a rake to ensure the seed comes in contact with its growing soil. You should then proceed to water the lawn. In the chance that you do get rain, have your gutters set up so the water is diverted to your new lawn. If you are just starting a new lawn and preparing the soil, you should add organic matter that will aid in water retention. You should also probably think about sowing a grass seed that is draught resistant.