If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting gonorrhea: 1  Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results; 2  Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex.
The best time to dethatch is late summer or early fall. That's when your grass is growing most vigorously. Before dethatching, mow a little shorter than normal. Also, you'll achieve better results if you do it after a light rain or watering.
For homeowners: Overseeding your lawn. Although the best time to seed lawns is in late summer/early fall bare spots should be overseeded regularly to reduce the chance of soil erosion, improve water infiltration, reduce weed invasion and use fertilizer more efficiently.