Keeping your lawn looking green and vibrant takes some work. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, your lawn care routine can be easy and productive. If you are starting out with a new lawn, plant the seeds and use a rake tool to spread the seeds throughout the soil. Cover the new area with hay, which helps keep birds and other animals from eating the seeds before they can sprout. Keep the soil moist and remove the hay when the grass starts to grow. During the spring, fertilize your lawn with a chemical that helps kill the weeds. Once these are killed, you can plant more grass seeds to fill in the patches.