What are Carolyn Scott’s signature techniques for maintaining a healthy lawn?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. For me, a healthy lawn is about beauty, resilience, and being eco-conscious at the same time. Here are the core techniques I emphasize:

• Rake and prep in early spring to remove dead grass and debris so new growth can thrive.
• Aerate compacted soil so water, nutrients, and oxygen can reach the roots and prevent standing water and brown patches.
• Seed smart: choose the right grass for your climate and how you use your yard, then reseed thin or bare spots in spring or fall and keep them evenly moist.
• Mow mindfully: keep blades sharp and follow the “one-third rule” (don’t cut off more than a third of the grass height; generally keep it around 2–3 inches).
• Protect the soil: avoid heavy traffic and parking on the lawn, and use organic mulch in nearby beds to support overall landscape health.

Want help tailoring these steps to your specific climate or lawn problems?