Category: fall lawn preparation
November is your last chance to set your Southeast lawn up for winter success. Here's exactly what to do—from final fertilizer applications to mowing height adjustments—so your warm-season grass bounces back strong in spring.
Late October is your last chance to prepare your Northwest lawn for winter. Learn how to apply a winterizer fertilizer, manage leaves, adjust mowing, prevent moss, and shut down your irrigation system for a healthy spring lawn.
As the sweltering summer heat of Texas begins to recede in mid-September, it’s the perfect time to focus on optimal lawn care strategies that will prepare your yard for the upcoming fall season. With the right approach, you can ensure a lush and healthy lawn that thrives despite the unique challenges posed by the Texas climate. From essential tasks like grass aeration, fertilization, and overseeding to adjusting mowing and irrigation practices, our comprehensive guide covers everything you ne...
Late summer is the most important time of year for New England lawn care. Learn how to aerate, overseed, fertilize, and control weeds now so your cool-season grass enters winter strong and comes back thick and green next spring.
Late summer in the Northwest is pivotal for lawn care, setting the stage for a lush fall. As temperatures drop and days shorten, adjust your routine to meet your grass's changing needs. Key strategies include: ### Watering Deep, infrequent watering (about 1 inch/week) encourages deep root growth. Early morning watering reduces evaporation and disease risk. ### Fertilizing Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer high in potassium by late August to strengthen roots without over-promoting top gr...
September is the turning point for Texas lawns. Here's how to manage aeration, fertilization, overseeding, watering adjustments, and pest control as you transition from summer survival mode to active fall recovery.
Midwest winters are long, cold, and hard on lawns. The prep work you do in fall — aeration, fertilization, overseeding, leaf management — is the difference between a lawn that bounces back strong in spring and one that struggles. Here's everything you need to do.