4 Maintenance Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for Fall

The season has officially changed with the arrival of fall, so it’s time to prepare your lawn for the cooler months ahead. Now that the summer heat is behind us, there are specific measures you can take to prepare your lawn for dormancy before it comes alive again next spring. Consider Brockman Tree & Lawn Care for customized lawn care that takes an environmentally friendly approach, protecting the health of your lawn and your family. Let’s look at four maintenance tips to prepare your lawn for the fall.

1. Aerate Your Lawn

You should have your lawn aerated yearly, either in the spring or the fall. The soil beneath your lawn can become compacted throughout the summer, making it challenging for water, nutrients, and oxygen to get to the grassroots. Using our aerators, we remove cores three inches deep from the yard and work in an overlapping pattern to maximize results and deliver all the benefits. 

2. Overseed Your Lawn

Overseeding is recommended after aeration to help regenerate thinning turf with new grass plants. This can also help fill in gaps on lawns with failing grass. You will enjoy a thicker, healthier lawn, lower weed pressure, reduced erosion, an improved appearance, and a reduced risk of pests and diseases after lawn overseeding. 

3. Fertilize Your Lawn

Fertilizing your lawn in the fall offers two significant benefits. First, it can recover nutrients lost by the soil during the summer. After the summer heat and all of the extra foot traffic, your grass needs to store energy for the winter. Secondly, fall fertilization will promote root growth if the soil is not frozen to help your lawn develop stronger roots. 

4. Remove Leaves & Debris

While the vibrant fall leaves can add a picturesque adornment to your property, keeping them off your lawn is essential. If you allow the leaves and other debris to accumulate into a thick layer, they will smother your grass, blocking sunlight and moisture. This could damage your lawn's health and result in mold and diseases. Brockman offers professional leaf removal services if you need help.

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Let Brockman Tree & Lawn Care provide the lawn care you need in the fall to maintain a healthy yard. We use only the best equipment to give you noticeable results. Contact us today at (585) 608-0623 or get an instant quote for our services. We serve homeowners in Rochester, New York, and the surrounding areas, including Fairport, Penfield, Webster, Victor, Pittsford, Macedon, and beyond.