Time for fall lawn care tips! The calendar says fall is here, and cooler weather is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to get your lawn in great shape before winter arrives. A little work now pays off big when spring returns. Follow these easy tips to prepare your grass for the changing seasons.
You don’t need to be a professional landscaper to see results. Just focus on a few key tasks to keep your yard healthy.
- Mow Regularity: Keep your mower running. Continue to mow your lawn on a regular schedule to maintain a healthy height.
- Wait to Fertilize: Hold off on fertilizing until the weather breaks and cools down. Fertilizing too early stimulates new growth that requires extra watering. Waiting helps the grass build up essential food reserves during October and November to survive the winter months.
- Fight Weeds Early: Did you battle weeds last winter or spring? Apply a pre-emergence herbicide, or weed preventer, as the weather starts cooling off. This proactive step reduces the return of pesky weeds next spring.
Taking these steps now ensures your lawn stays strong through the colder months. Stop by Steinhauser’s for all the supplies you need to tackle your fall lawn care checklist. We have the fertilizers and weed preventers to help you succeed!