Are you tired of having a lawn that only grows well in the spring? Are you wondering what you could do differently to help your grass grow as much as possible? Lawn care can be mysterious and frustrating when it seems like your grass is dying off for no reason at all. But grass is a relatively simple plant with simple needs. As long as those needs are met, you should have a lush and green lawn throughout the whole growing season. Here are some important tips to help you have a better lawn:

Install a sprinkler system: If your lawn isn't watered regularly, it simply isn't going to grow. If you live in an area that gets lots of spring rain, you may think that lawn sprinklers aren't necessary. But for most of the country, those spring rains will start to disappear as summer wears on. You may water your lawn occasionally during the summer, using your hose, but that may not be good enough. If you miss a spot or you're unable to water, your lawn will suffer. By installing an automatic sprinkler system, you'll help to ensure that your grass is able to get the steady supply of water that it needs.

Stop cutting your lawn: Obviously, you don't want to let your grass grow too tall. However, plenty of people use the lowest height setting on their lawnmowers without realizing that it can be detrimental to the grass. Grass leaves take in sunlight, creating food for the plant. Without enough surface area, your grass will start to starve. In addition, a lawn with short blades of grass can dry out much more quickly than a lawn with grass that has been allowed to grow a little. Short blades of grass could result in needing to turn on your lawn sprinklers every day, instead of just a few times a week. Instead of cutting your grass to a height of 1 or 2 inches, allow it to grow to 3 or 4 inches. Not only will your grass be healthier, the extra length will help to conceal any bare spots that do happen to appear.

Fertilize regularly: Although grass makes most of its food, it still needs to take in certain nutrients from its roots. Without these nutrients, the grass blades may yellow or wither and die. Consult with your local lawn care store to find out what type of fertilizer is best for the grass that you're growing. The fertilizer package will tell you exactly how much to apply and when to apply it. After you've applied the fertilizer, make sure to turn on your lawn sprinklers for a brief period so that the fertilizer can get down to the roots where it's needed. 

For more information, check out a company like Krupske Sprinkler Systems to see what kind of sprinkler system works best for you.