Fall Lawn Care Tips

raking leavesMaintaining the lawn around your property is something that you should be thinking about throughout the entire year. However, during the last few months of the year before winter, there are a few extra steps you need to take. By taking advantage of the following lawn care tips you can ensure your property’s landscape remains in top shape throughout the end of the year and beyond.

 

Depending on the amount of trees around your property, you are going to have some amount of leaves around your yard. Raking leaves may seem like an unnecessary shore, but we’re here to tell you it is crucial to the overall health of your lawn. When leaves are left to become wet and stuck together they can really become a problem, killing your grass and even leading the way for several different fungal diseases to spread. Rake any fall leaves as soon as possible to avoid these issues.

 

Lawn care in the fall is not all about the immediate concerns of your landscape. You should also be thinking ahead to the future, which is why fall is a great time to fertilize your lawn. Applying fertilizer during this time of year will ensure the grass roots below will remain healthy throughout the winter, leading to optimal growth in the spring.

 

Fall is also a great time to take care of any weeds. With the right amount of herbicide, you can say goodbye to weeds for a while, as they won’t be returning in spring. While lawn care may require a few extra steps in the coming months, it will be worth it when you have a beautiful, healthy lawn once the last days of winter have passed.

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