Fall Lawn Care Quick Guide

Fall Lawn Care Quick Guide is for homeowners who know fall matters but aren’t sure exactly what to do — or when.

Fall is when the real lawn care magic happens. The work you do between September and November determines 80% of how your lawn looks next spring. Aeration opens up compacted soil. Overseeding fills in thin spots. Fall fertilizer drives root growth that carries your grass through winter.

This guide covers:

• Core aeration — timing, technique, and whether to rent or hire out. Spoiler: renting is easy and saves hundreds.
• Overseeding — the right seed for your grass type, how to prep the surface, and post-seeding watering schedules.
• Fall fertilization — what to apply and when, including winterizer timing for cool-season grasses.
• Leaf management — mulching vs. raking, and why leaving a thick leaf mat is worse than you think.
• Winterization — final mow height, irrigation system blowout, mower storage, and pre-emergent planning for spring.
• Week-by-week checklists — from Labor Day through first freeze.

If you only do one season of lawn care well, make it fall. This guide shows you how.

Available on Kindle — $2.99.

Delve into the comprehensive chapters that make Fall Lawn Care Quick Guide your essential guide to cultivating a vibrant and healthy lawn:

1. Why Fall Is the Most Important Season: The case for fall as the #1 lawn care season — and why most people miss it.
2. Core Aeration: When to aerate, how to do it, and why it makes everything else work better.
3. Overseeding: Choosing the right seed, timing the application, and post-seeding care.
4. Fall Fertilization: Feeding your lawn for root development and winter hardiness.
5. Leaf Management: Mulch vs. rake vs. blow — the right approach for your situation.
6. Winterization: Final mow height, irrigation blowout, equipment storage, and last applications.
7. Fall Lawn Care Checklist: A week-by-week checklist from Labor Day through first freeze.