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fall LAWN CARE TIPS Prepare for Winter with <strong>The</strong>se 5 Fall Lawn Care Tips WRITTEN BY: KATIE JENISON Summer is coming to a close and soon sunny days at the lake will be replaced with cozy nights by the fire. Fall jackets will be pulled from storage, leaves will shift from green to vibrant shades of red and orange, and pumpkin spice everything will take over. Before you know it, it will be time to dust off your trusty shovel in anticipation of the first snowfall. Until then, it’s time to take advantage of the cool weather and get a head start on ensuring your lawn is healthy for the coming spring. Taking care of your lawn doesn’t have to be a lengthy or stressful process. By implementing these five simple tips, your lawn will be in excellent condition when the weather turns warm again. • 1 keep mowing As the weather cools and the grass stops its rapid growth, it might be tempting to put away the lawn mower for good. It may be surprising, but experts suggest continuing to mow throughout the fall. As fall draws to a close, drop the mower blade to its lowest setting for the final two mows. This will allow more sunlight to penetrate the crown of the grass and reduce the amount of grass that turns brown. 2 weed control Fall is when plants go into energy absorption mode, which makes it the perfect time to take a whack at weed control. By using weed killer in the mid-tolate fall, you can prevent weeds from returning in the spring. Most weed killers suggest using them while the temperature is still above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, so be sure to check the directions when selecting a weed killer. 3 reseed Fall is also a wonderful time to fill any bare spots that may have accumulated over the summer. Most home and garden stores sell premixed bags 28 / THE GOOD LIFE / urbantoadmedia.com
of grass seed, fertilizer, and mulch which takes the guesswork out of the process. Simply loosen the soil in the bare patch and spread an even layer of the mix on top. Lightly compact the soil to keep it from blowing away and give it a healthy amount of water. Keep watering every other day for two weeks to allow the grass seed to lay down roots. fertilize 4 Fertilizing the lawn goes hand in hand with treating weeds in the fall. While the grass blades grow slower, the roots continue to grow rapidly, making the fall the optimal time to fertilize! Applying a dry fertilizer in the mid-to-late fall allows the nutrients to penetrate more deeply and will give your lawn a healthy head start come spring. rake the leaves 5 Raking leaves can seem like an endless task each fall but taking the time to clean them up is going to benefit your lawn in the long run. Leaving a blanket of leaves on the ground causes them to become heavy and wet due to rain and morning dew. Not only does this make it harder to clean them up later, it can also suffocate the grass and cause fungal diseases that are detrimental to your lawn. To make the task easier rake leaves as they fall rather than waiting for a large pile to accumulate. • urbantoadmedia.com / THE GOOD LIFE / 29
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