The soil of our lawns loses its porosity and becomes compacted due to heavy usage while walking, running or even during the rainy seasons. The trampled soil is able to hold less oxygen and neither the water nor the nutrients are able to seep deep inside the earth to the plants roots that results in slower plant growth marring the look of your lawn. If you truly want to get your new lawn off to a great start, you should have your soil tested. If you do not want to fool with locating a lab that will test your soil, simply purchase a soil testing kit and do it yourself. Soil tests will tell you what amendments should be added to your soil prior to planting. This is a good practice, especially if you are under water restrictions in your area. Slow leaks can amount up to hundreds or thousands of gallons of lost water every month. 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 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. This will encourage weeds to grow. You should know that heat can build up inside a roll of sod. As soon as it has been laid, you should take care of new sod lawns by giving them a good drink of water. If gardening is your hobby or landscaping is your profession then the lawn mower is a part and parcel of your day to day life. Used for making your lawns more beautiful this equipment can cause serious injuries to both the users and the bystanders. Patients have reported loss of fingers and also their toes, broken or dislocated bones, deep wounds and cuts and various other injuries. Lawn care professionals understand the requirements and needs of a family very well and they develop the lawn accordingly. Unkempt lawns give the house a disastrous look. It’s difficult to spend time in a lawn with a disorderly look. So if you want your house to look beautiful, attractive and appealing then it is better to hire a lawn care professional.