Fall Lawn Care
By on Aug 07, 2008
-Remove any debris, leaves and diseased foliage from your lawn and garden.
-Continue to mow your lawn at a height of around 2.5 inches as long as it is actively growing.
-Overseed and aerate your lawn. The cool and wet conditions of fall make it the perfect time to overseed your lawn with a pure premium grass seed for a thicker lawn that will crowd out weeds in spring.
-Repair any damaged spots now, while temperatures are cool and there's more rainfall and heavier dew. Try a product like Scotts Patch Master lawn repair mix for an all-in-one solution.
-Apply a winter care fertilizer approximately four weeks before you expect frost. The fall is the most important application of fertilizer because it helps your lawn emerge healthier in spring after a long winter.
-Plant any flower bulbs in the fall to provide welcome blooms at the first sign of spring. Feed bulbs with an organic choice bone meal.
-Add a layer of mulch to new plants and rake leaves onto flowerbeds and around shrubs to create a warm blanket to protect against the cold.
-Be sure to clean out all your gardening tools and spreaders and lubricate any pivot points or axles. Clean all tools using a wire brush and spray bare metal parts with a penetrating oil to prevent rust.
-Tightly seal all packages and store all fertilizers and chemicals in a cool dry place.
-Drain water from all hoses and coil and hang them properly so they won't split, sag or kink.
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