Fall is the perfect time to give your lawn extra love. As the leaves begin to turn and the days grow shorter, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your lawn for the fall season. The cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels create ideal growing conditions for grass. This is usually the time of year when homeowners believe that nature itself will take care of their lawn, which is not always the case. Lawn maintenance may seem like a daunting task, but a little bit of preparation now can help ensure a healthy lawn come next spring.
As your local lawn care company, here are a few helpful tips to help you keep your lawn looking its best throughout the fall and upcoming winter season.
Remove Leaves
As the leaves begin to fall, it’s important to stay on top of leaf removal. If left on the ground, leaves can block sunlight from reaching the grass, creating a perfect environment for mold and mildew to thrive. In addition, leaves can break down and release nutrients that can cause unwanted growth of moss and weeds. Finally, fallen leaves can smother the grass, leading to thin, unhealthy patches. To keep your lawn looking its best, be sure to remove leaves regularly throughout the fall season. You can enjoy a beautiful lawn all season long with a little effort.
Fertilize Your Lawn
One of the most important things you can do for your lawn is to fertilize it in the fall. Fall fertilization gives your grass a boost of nutrients that helps it recover from the summer’s stress and prepare for the winter months. In addition, fall fertilization helps to promote root growth, which is essential for a healthy lawn. The roots are responsible for taking up water and nutrients from the soil, so the more developed they are, the better your lawn will withstand drought and other problems. Fall is also a good time to reseed any areas of your lawn that have thinned out. The extra nutrients in the soil will help new seedlings to take root and establish themselves quickly.
Seed or Overseed Your Lawn
As we mentioned above, one of the best times to seed or overseed your lawn is during the fall season. The cooler temperatures and longer days create ideal growing conditions for grass, and the increased rainfall helps to keep the soil moist. As a result, grass seeds are more likely to germinate during the fall, leading to a thicker, lusher lawn in the spring. Additionally, by seeding or overseeding your lawn in the fall, you can help to prevent issues such as bare patches and weeds. By filling in any thin or bare areas of your lawn, you create a dense, green landscape that is better able to withstand wear and tear. And by adding new grass seeds to your lawn, you can help to crowd out weeds, making it easier to maintain a healthy, weed-free lawn. So if you’re looking to give your lawn a boost, consider seeding or overseeding during the fall season.
Prune & Trim Any Trees & Bushes
Pruning and trimming trees and bushes during the fall season has many benefits. For one, it helps to encourage growth. While pruning may seem like it would stunt growth, in fact, it can help to stimulate root growth and encourage new shoots to emerge. Fall is also a good time to prune because it gives plants a chance to heal before winter sets in. In addition, pruning can help to control the shape of your trees and bushes and prevent them from becoming overgrown. It can also help to remove any dead or diseased branches, making your plants healthier and more attractive. So if you’re looking to give your trees and shrubs a little TLC, fall is the perfect time to do it.
Continue Mowing & Watering Your Lawn 
Fall is a critical time for lawn care. As the weather cools and days grow shorter, grasses begin to go dormant, meaning they stop growing and start to prepare for winter. However, this process is gradual, and grasses still need sunshine and water to stay healthy. That’s why it’s important to continue mowing and watering your lawn throughout the fall season. Mowing helps to keep grasses from getting too long, and prevents weed growth, while watering prevents them from drying out and dying. With proper care, your lawn will stay healthy throughout the winter and be ready to green up again in the spring.
YOUR LOCAL LAWN CARE PROFESSIONALS
For a lot of people, lawn care is a spring and summer activity. But even in the rainy and winter months, your lawn still needs to be properly maintained. And living in the Pacific Northwest means we get our fair share of rainy days. Knowing how to properly maintain a landscape to ensure it stays healthy throughout the entire year requires a lot of knowledge and experience. At NW Evergreen Landscape LLC, we have a team of educated lawn care experts ready to help your yard look it’s very best all year round.
We offer the following services:
- Fertilization
- Fall Leaf Clean up
- Weed Control
- Bush and Shrub Trimming
- Lawn Edging
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Lawn Maintenance
- And More!
If you have any questions or would like to inquire about our services, feel free to give us a call. We’re happy to help!