Lawn Maintenance In Fall

Lawn Maintenance In Fall shouldn't be a daunting task. The callous conditions of winter can leave your lawn looking dreadful. You should be prepared to do some regular lwan maintenace during fall in order to protect and prepare your lawn for the winter season.

Raking the leaves every couple of days (as they are falling off the trees) has the dual benefit of exposing the grass to as much sunshine as possible and also aerating the soil by the action of the raking.  Although it's been proven that the rotting leaves add nutrients to the soil, they also prevent sunshine from reaching the grass and this can cause the grass to die off before the winter snow arrive.

Fertilizing your lawn before the cold weather should also be part of lawn maintenance in fall. Do this by using a natural fertilizer like compost (which has proven to be the best fertilizer). Compost can easily be made from kitchen scraps and garden cuttings as well as the leaves that you are raking.

Cutting your lawn once every three to four weeks in fall should be sufficient. Always remember to spread a thin layer of compost over the soil, the compost will fertilize the soil and also provide a layer of mulch to help keep the soil moist. When you and your lawn alike are facing problems with weeds, fall is the best time to treat it as well as other lawn problems like thatch. Treat it by applying herbicides to weeds as needed.

Is your lawn the victim of endless traffic in summer? We know exactly what happens - the soil becomes compacted and this leads to insufficient aeration in the soil. To overcome this problem you can make use of an aerator (which can be tented at a hardware store).

Last but not least, ensure that your lawn has enough moisture throughout the wintertime. you will need to water your lawn well before the first frost if you live in an area where a lot of snow falls during winter season. Hopefully these tips will ensure that your lawn stays tip top!

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