These can either be manual or even gas and electric models. These can be used for trimming the grass in inaccessible places where no lawnmower has ever gone before. Along with these tools, you need an implement to spread weed killer as well as fertilizer on your lawn. This is known as a spreader and is basically a tub, which is pushed all over the lawn, spreading the fertilizer or the weed killer evenly over the surface of the grass. If you live in an area experiencing heavy rainfall then wait till the soil has dried sufficiently before starting on the aeration procedure. Once the soil reaches a properly moist state you should use lawn aerator to plough out the soil cores. Aerator should be moved in two different directions for better coverage. 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. Loppers, a cutting tool that has a long handle, are good for cutting branches that are up to an inch in diameter. Loppers are good for reaching into sticky areas where pruning shears cannot go. Hedge shears are a must for any gardener that has shrubs. You can purchase hand shears or electric shears. However, if you have a lot of shrubs, you may want to opt for electric shears. Lawn grass grows best when it is planted in soil that has a pH of 6.2 - 6.5. What this means is that your lawn grass will receive the most nutrients if it is planted in soil within this pH range. Most soil tests will give you recommendations on what amendments or fertilizers you need to add to your soil to get it to the desired pH level. Water New lawns should be watered daily during their first few weeks. This is crucial in new lawn care. Daily watering will help the roots to get established. Keep the turf very moist. If you are experiencing a drought in your area, or if you live in a very hot climate, you may need to water your new lawn twice a day.