Many factors are involved in creating a strong, healthy lawn. Fall lawn care is extremely important if you want a great lawn in the spring. Follow this checklist as part of a sound lawn maintenance program.
- Reduce mowing height and begin mulching and raking leaves as they fall.
- Reduce mowing frequency as temperatures cool and growth decreases.
- Reduce watering frequency.
- Apply fertilizer in the early fall/late summer.
- Re-seed weak or dead areas.
- Monitor for insects and insect damage.
- De-thatch/aerate if necessary.
- Dormant feed with a slow release nitrogen fertilizer. Late fall fertilization is the most important application of the year.
- Winterize mowers, trimmers, and hand tools.
- Winterize irrigation system, drain and store hoses and sprinklers.
