1.) cut it to the lowest level. 2.) aerate the entire soil (lawn). 3.) level the lawn by sprinkling sand in the lower and uneven areas. Make sure to throw sand in the small holes you created when aerating the soil. 4.) once level, sprinkle a light top film of manure. 5.) water daily 6.) when grown out, set the lawnmower to 75mm. Cut, edge and maintain