Fall & Winter Lawn Care Tips:

TIP #1- By fertilizing your lawn this f, you will be making an investment in your lawn's root system t will reap considerable returns. Two or three applicans of fertilizer between September and December will vide your lawn with the nutrients t it needs to develop a deep, strong root system. This will enhance -your lawn's ability to draw wr from the l so t it survives the win and thrives next spring.


Tip #2 - Aeran is a cess of removing l cores from your lawn to help imve wr and air movement in the l. The imved air and wr movement aids in strengthening your lawn's root system and reduces l compacn. Aeran also reduces tch (t layer of organic mrial beneath your grass blades but above the l level) by encouraging microorganism activity which decomposes tch. The best time to aer is in the f. However, aeran will vide maximum benefit to your lawn if it is performed again in the spring. We recommend t lawns with tch build up over 1/2 inch -or compacted l (from pets, people, lawn mower traffic or just heavy clay ls) should be aerd- in f and spring. Aeran is a key practice t will help you maintain a thicker, more competitive lawn which in the end reduces weeds and keeps the lawn greener... plus increases the efficiency of the wr getting to your plant's root system.


Tip #3 - Clean up & mow. Keeping a lawn free of debris and mowing perly are critical, especiy going into the win. To prepare your lawn for win, rake up leaves no more than two weeks af they f to prevent stress from suffocan and lack of light. Waiting to clean up the leaves at one time can result in damage to your lawn which results in dead spots requiring ding the following spring. Once of your leaves are cleaned up, you should mow the lawn one final time af it stops growing. This final mowing can be at a reduced mowing height of 2 to 2 1/2 inches.


Tip #4 - Seeding should be done if your lawn is thin or if you wish to sow in new grasses due to poor color or diseases and is most effective when performed in the f. The second best time to d is in the spring as soon as you are able to get out between the spring rain storms to perly prepare the l and d the bare areas. As with most jects, the preparan is the key to the success... and takes the most time. Proper ding includes preparan of the l, choosing high quality ds selected for the specific needs of your lawn, and applying the right r of ds. Once the ding is complete, wr is the critical element! Keeping the d moist at times is vital to ensure t the dlings develop. One day of dry condins for a young dling can result in death and the unraveling of of your hard work in preparan for a bet lawn.