There are many steps in maintaining a lawn and coming up with front yard landscaping ideas. Fertilizer is very important for both new lawns as well as established lawns, fertilizer ensures that the lawn contains the correct nutrients therefore allowing it to grow very green and thick. Lawns clearly need to be watered, usually it is best to water early in the morning or later in the evening so that the water is able to fully soak into the grass and not evaporate. Weed killers should be used sparingly and maybe tested on a small area of the lawn before used to see what effects, if any, it may have on your specific lawn type.