With temperatures getting colder and leaves falling of off trees, now is the time to think about fall yard care tips for your lawn. Just because it is not the middle of summer with temperatures in the 80′s, means you can forget your lawn. Lawns need proper care in the fall too.
Have you seen the lawns that are lush and look like green velvet in the spring? They did not get that way from being neglected. Those people took care of their lawns well past the summer season. Here are some tips to help you get that beautiful lawn you have always dreamed about.
Tip number one: If you are still watering your grass, it is most likely still growing. , this means it still needs to be cut. Now you will not have to cut it as you do in the middle of the summer, unless you live in Florida. You should only have to cut it about once a month. You do not want to mow it after the first snow. It is too late in the season at that time.
Did you know that fertilizer comes in four seasons? This leads us to tip number two, fertilizing your lawn. You need to fertilize your lawn to give it the nourishment it needs until spring. Depending on the part of the country you live in, makes a difference on when you lay fall fertilizer down. On the back of the bags, it will have a map will the different zones listed.
The last tip for fall lawn care is to take care of the weeds. Weeds are an annoying problem and the one-thing lots of people can grow with no problem. You need to take care of the dandelions and any others. A good time to fertilize is after the first frost and when temperatures will be 40 degrees or below at night.
Following these tips will lead you in the right direction to a beautiful lawn come summer.
