Fall Lawn Care Tips – Things To Do Before The Season Ends
Summer may be over, but we’re still seeing periods of high temperatures mixed with low rainfall. That being said, now is the perfect time to groom and prepare your yard for fall and winter. Here are fall lawn care tips on what to do with your lawn to help you navigate through the fall season.
Fall Lawn Care Tip #1 – Mow but keep the grass tall.
This may seem like an obvious lawn care tip but here’s something you may not have known – tall grass helps keep moisture during warmer temperatures. Mowing high is also good for your lawn because it decreases turf damage from mowing too short, the grass is more drought tolerant, and more weed and grub-tolerant. So when mowing, keep in mind that the end goal is not to cut the grass as low as possible. In fact, most grass types should remain at the height of 2 to 3 inches for maximum coverage.
Fall Lawn Care Tip #2 – Fertilize the lawn.
While there are a variety of blended fertilizers in stores, fertilizing starts with you and your mower. Mow your lawn as you normally would and leave the finely-chopped grass clippings on your lawn as mulch. Mulching allows the grass to naturally decompose while allowing nutrients to reach your soil and improve the health of your lawn.
Fall Lawn Care Tip #3 – Overseed when needed.
Fall is here, and soon your lawn will be covered in leaves, and shortly after covered in snow once winter hits. Though you won’t be seeing much of your lawn once we’re in the midst of these seasons, you should still follow through with certain lawn care practices. You don’t want bald spots on your lawn when fall comes to an end so it’s time to overseed. Earlier we mentioned that your grass should stay at a height of s to 3 inches. This is true, except if you are overseeding.
In this case, cut the grass at your mower’s lowest height and bag the mower clippings instead of using them as mulch. This way, the seeds will get maximum contact with the soil and new grass will grow, evening out your lawn.
Fall Lawn Care Tip #4 – Dethatch the lawn.
Controlling the thatch on your lawn is important, and many times overlooked, part of lawn care. The thatch layer is the layer of dead grass, roots, and debris that accumulate on the surface of the soil. Over time, a thick mat forms and this prevents air and water from reaching the soil. Consequently, your lawn is more susceptible to diseases and pests.
If the thatch layer is over a half inch thick, it should be removed. Most lawns need dethatching once a year. To check if it’s time, work your fingers into the grass and take note of the thatch layer. To remove thatch from your lawn, use a dethatching rake or power dethatcher.
Fall Lawn Care Tip #5 – Aerate compacted soil.
When it comes to fall lawn care, aeration is a must for some. Aerating involves punching holes into the lawn to allow oxygen, water, and nutrients to reach the soil. The goal of aeration is to loosen compacted soil and is needed for lawns that experience a lot of foot traffic and construction.
Fall Lawn Care Tip #6 – Trim.
Hedge trimmers and pruners are great lawn care tools to use this time of year because fall is the perfect time to tame those overgrown bushes and shrubs. Cutting old and thick branches promotes the growth of new stems. Also, shaping your plant, so the base is wider than the bottom increases sunlight exposure.
Fall Lawn Care Tip #7 – Clean up those edges.
Grab an edger, string trimmer, or brushcutter before summer ends. Much like trimming, these tools are designed to enhance the look of your yard by adding bold, new definition to the area. In addition to helping the features of your yard stand out, our great lawn care tools because they stop the entrance of plant roots into your sidewalk and driveway. After winter comes and goes, it will be easier to reestablish the beautiful lawn and garden that you’re used to.
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