This summer has been hot and dry and
although it may seem too soon, fall will be here before we know it! You’ve probably
already had it with your lawn - it's natural. As summer winds down, the tendency is to put
lawn care on the back burner until spring blooms anew. But by taking time to
put your yard and landscape “to bed” in fall, your lawn will reap the rewards.
Give your lawn a healthy start
next spring-follow along this week to learn some helpful fall tasks.
Air out the soil. Thatch build-up and foot traffic
can compact soil, which cuts off oxygen and nutrient supply to the roots. Aeration loosens soil and
literally airs out the earth. Soil plugs that are removed can be left on the
lawn - they will eventually break down, providing nutrients to your lawn.
Balding turf, matted-down grass, sparse new growth, pools of water and tough
ground are signs you need to aerate.
Level
and reseed. Start spring on level ground by
filling ruts and low spots where water collects now. Early fall is the best
time to reseed
a lawn so turf roots establish before winter. Loosen soil with a dethatching
rake, add a soil amendment and evenly apply seed.
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