Autumn Lawn Care Tips
Autumn is an important season when it comes to lawn care. It is crucial that you use the last months of the growing season to prepare your lawn for the harsh winter to come. The effort you put into your lawn in autumn will greatly improve the quality and health of it during the following spring.
Mowing
As the days start to shorten, and the temperatures start to fall, the rate that your grass grows will also slow, which means it will not need mowing as often. We at Greenup Turf Care LLC always advise that heighten the blades on mowers, as winter approaches.
Feeding
An autumn feed will give your lawn all the important nutrients it will need to fortify itself for winter. As autumn progresses damp conditions can often result in diseases like fusarium patch. Applying some autumn lawn food early will help to combat these by strengthening the grass, in addition to giving your lawn a more attractive green color.
Broadleaf weed treatment
Broadleaf weeds can be treated with either a herbicide or an all-in-one treatment. You could, however, remove them manually or use a knife or mechanical weeder, but, do remember you will need to remove its roots also.
Top dressing
When your lawn has become uneven, then try applying some dressing to even out more. A rate of 2.2-6.6 lbs per square foot should be enough when brushed into the lawn, especially in lower areas. It is also a good idea to add some lawn seed to the topdressing to help fill in any voids are thin areas. It is best to do this when your lawn is dry. As it will help to break down any thatch and helps with drainage.
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