I’m often asked how you can get a nice lawn.  Most people first think that chemical fertilization and weed control are the best option.  Although this way of lawn care has a tremendous amount of success, a simpler and often more successful way of maintaining a healthy lawn is to cut your grass high.  The higher the better.  I recommend a cutting height of 2.5″ minimum.  Ideally 2.75″-3″ is preferred.  The simple fact of this approach is that the higher the blade of grass, the more photosynthesis can occur.  This creates better root growth, and a healthier plant.  Weeds can be drastically reduced when cutting high and your lawn will tolerate stress much better.