The fall season is the perfect time to give your lawn the care it needs so it can make it through the cooler winter months. It may seem strange to think about fall lawn care knowing it\u2019ll be going dormant in winter, but it’s key for a healthy lawn come spring. Here are some quick and simple lawn maintenance tasks you can do this season that will keep your lawn looking great next spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t store your lawnmower just yet. Since grass typically continues to grow until the first hard frost in winter, you\u2019ll still need to mow your lawn. Continue to mow your lawn at a 2 \u00bd to 3-inch height until it stops growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll also want to keep watering your lawn. It\u2019s true that nature will take care of itself, but unfortunately, we haven\u2019t been able to depend on our usual winter rains in Northern California. There may not be enough moisture to keep the grass’s roots hydrated during the winter. If your lawn doesn\u2019t get at least an inch of moisture per week (you can check that with a rain gauge), you should continue watering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raking the leaves is never fun (though kids and animals love jumping into piles afterward) and it’s tempting to let them lay on the ground during the fall. You figure they\u2019ll break down and become compost. However, it’s important to remove the leaves before they turn into a soggy mess. Once leaves become wet from rain or morning dew, they can stick together and create an impenetrable layer that blocks the sunlight and become a breeding ground for fungal diseases and bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aerating the soil allows oxygen, water, and fertilizer to\nbetter reach the roots. Use a power aerator to pull out plugs of soil from your\nlawn. Don\u2019t worry: your lawn may look like a mess for a few days, but the plugs\nwill dissolve. Its best to aerate before fertilizing your lawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you fertilize your lawn once a year, fall is the best\ntime. Applying fertilizer to your lawn during the fall will give your grass\nessential nutrients that will allow the roots to grow deeper and keep more\nnutrients on reserve for a healthier start in spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The summer is rough on grass: between the hot weather,\nbright sun, and the usual wear and tear of using our lawns. Fill any bare spots\nwith more seed, making sure they come in contact with the soil and keep the\nsurface moist to improve the chances of germination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These fall lawn care tips will help you take care of your\nlawn so you can enjoy it next spring. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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