Do you have a plan?
1. Keep up with raking!
Debris on your grass and plants prevents sunlight and vital nutrients from getting through to the soil. Additionally, wet leaves on your grass can cause harmful fungi to build up. Avoid both scenarios by raking weekly if possible.
2. Consider investing in aeration!
Aeration is the process by which professional machinery combats soil compaction and heat stress after a long, hot summer. Tools remove plugs of soil from the ground, creating openings in the soil to allow nutrients to pass through. You will thank yourself in the spring when your grass grows back healthier!
3. Fertilize!
That’s right, fertilizer isn’t just for the Spring when new life is starting to bloom. In fact, fertilizing in the Fall is going to sustain your soil and promote stronger, more luscious life post Winter. Fertilize soon after aerating your lawn to max out the benefits of both of these tips.
4. Control your weeds.
No one enjoys weeding. Save yourself the time and energy of weeding your entire property in the Spring by getting ahead of the game. Applying pesticides to your lawn will prevent both pests and weeds from harming your property any further.
5. Keep mowing!
Even when leaves start to fall, continue to mow your lawn after you rake. Keeping your grass at a normal height until the ground starts to frost over will sustain lawn health for next Spring.
