Once your new lawn has passed the two week time period, you can reduce watering to two or three times per week. How often you water your new lawn at this stage will depend upon your environment. A new lawn in a dry climate or in an area that is experiencing significant drought may need to be watered four or five times per week. To prevent puddles and the washing away of seed, you may have to do this watering in intervals. For instance, three or four gentle waterings over a few hours may be what it takes to get your seed bed moist. It really depends on the type of soil you have, so monitor your watering efforts carefully. You do not want to over water. Lawn spreaders are used for small lawns whereas the sprayers are used to spray water at larger areas. Most of the people who have private gardens and lawns prefer to use the lawn spreaders to water. The sprayers are used in gardens and various public parks. Some of the other heavier equipment that also account for making your lawn look beautiful and attractive is the shredder and the aerators. The smallest lawn mower is the traditional form of mower and is used on small lawns and gardens. The large and self contained mowers allow the person to ride on it throughout the garden and chop the grass as well. The mowers today are produced according to the size, shape and angles of the blades used in it. Determine the type of lawn grass, find out the soil type and measure the size of your lawn. This information will help you in selecting the right fertilizers for your lawn. Also follow the instructions available on the fertilizer pack about the quantity to be used and how frequently they have to be applied before adding them to your soil. It is a necessary fact of gardening that autumn leaves fall and drift down your window every year. However, if they manage to spread a blanket all over the lawn, they are going to dehydrate the grass by not allowing it to get water. That is the reason why it is necessary for you to have a good rake. The collected leaves can be used as compost.