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.
Regional Insight. In Oregon, the best time to reseed a lawn is from mid-August to mid-September. In the higher elevations in the western counties, earlier sowing in August may be preferred compared to reseeding later in September. If you miss the late-summer time frame, the next best time is early May to mid-June.