Here on YouTube, there are a lot of tips and guides and everything in between that will give you a schedule. I'm here today to tell you that a lot of that is just nonsense to try and give you a place to start. These schedules are never meant to be the end all be all for you and your lawn and you don't ever think or change anything after that. You need to start using what is your most effective lawn tool, and that is your eyes. Not only is it one of the most effective tools, but it's free.

You can make so many decisions more effectively and efficiently with your eyes than you can with any guide or general schedule tip. If your yard is growing and looking a good color, there is no need to fertilize. If your yard is looking healthy and lush, there is no need to water. Use your eyes to be able to help you know when to fertilize, when to water, and then as we learn more we can use our eyes to determine what sort of problems we're having be it draught, disease, insects, etc.