Rotate. Ready?

This is the time of year when most of us are looking forward to seeing a little cooler weather come our way. When the warm nights meet the moisture we have been blessed to have, it is a great combo for great growing warm season grasses. Great for new grass grow in!! This time of year we are reminded about rotating mowing patterns, which means do not always mow in the same direction each week. Change the direction you mow or making sure you move over 12" or more so the mower does not start creating tracks or ruts in the turf. I like to change directions because it allows the turf blades to be mowed in a different direction too. If mowing rotation has not happened and you got the ruts, change your mowing patterns now and in time your ruts should go away. :-)
If not, you may want to review the yard with an expert to see if verticutting, dethatching or other handy tips can improve your lawn.