Lawn Care for Next Year: Get a Head Start This Fall!
Fall is nearly here! While that last bit of summer is hanging on for dear life, now is the time to start thinking about your lawn’s health for next year. We know this sounds crazy, but with a little bit of planning, and preparation, you can take the first steps to ensuring a lush, green lawn come springtime. Thankfully for you, it can be as easy as sending a text message to schedule some fall lawn care services!
Aeration and Overseeding: A Dynamic Duo
Aeration and overseeding are two essential treatments that can significantly improve the health and appearance of your lawn.
- Aeration: This process involves punching holes into your lawn to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. This helps to reduce compaction and promote healthy growth.
- Overseeding: This involves planting new grass seed into your existing lawn. This can help to fill in bare patches, thicken your lawn, and improve its overall density and color.
By combining aeration and overseeding, you can create a thicker, healthier lawn that is better equipped to withstand stress from cold, drought, foot traffic, pests, and diseases. September and early October are the best time for aerations and overseeding. Once the threat of overnight freezing starts to be a concern, it is too late to perform any kind of seeding. Don’t wait to schedule your aeration and overseeding to ensure ample time for the new seed to germinate and form deep roots before the cold sets in.
Preemergent Applications: A Defense Against Weeds
Preemergent herbicides are a proactive approach to weed control. They act as a preventive measure, forming a temporary barrier in the soil that prevents weed seeds from germinating.
By applying preemergent herbicides at the right time, you can intercept weed seeds before they have a chance to establish themselves. This can significantly reduce the number of weeds in your lawn and minimize the need for post-emergent herbicides, which can be more labor-intensive and potentially harmful to your lawn.
Key benefits of using preemergent herbicides:
- Prevents common weeds: Targets specific weeds like dandelions, spurge, and henbit.
- Protects your lawn: Reduces the need for more aggressive weed control methods.
Saves time and effort: Lessens the time spent weeding and applying post-emergent herbicides.
Laying New Sod: A Quick Fix for Rough Areas
If your lawn has particularly rough or damaged areas, laying new sod can be a great way to restore it to its former glory. Fall is an ideal time to lay sod, as the cooler temperatures and ample rainfall can help the new grass take root before the first freeze. Be sure to contact us for an evaluation of your lawn to determine if a simple aeration and overseed will do, or if laying new sod would be a better way to go.
Other Fall Lawn Care Tips
In addition to aeration, overseeding, preemergent applications, and laying new sod, there are a few other things you can do to prepare your lawn for next year:
- Rake up fallen leaves: Leaves can smother your lawn and promote fungal growth. While many believe that leaving the leaves can help provide nutrients to the soil, this is only the case if you mulch the leaves by mowing over them so that they can decompose better. Otherwise, standing leaves in your yard can prevent both moisture and sunlight from reaching the grass, thereby doing more harm than good.
- Fertilize your lawn: A fall application of fertilizer can help your lawn store nutrients for the upcoming growing season. Text us to learn more and schedule your fall fertilization application.
- Water deeply but infrequently: This will encourage deep root growth and help your lawn become more drought-tolerant. Read more about proper watering in our last blog, Keep Your Lawn Lush and Green While Saving Water
Text Now to Get on Our Fall Schedule!
At Greenbelt Lawns, we’re committed to helping you achieve a lush, healthy lawn. Contact us today to schedule your fall lawn care services. The best way to schedule is to text us at 316.807.2112 to get on our schedule.
Remember, taking care of your lawn in the fall is a great investment in its health and beauty for the upcoming year. Let us help you love your lawn next year and beyond with all of our lawn care services! Click here to explore our services and text us when you’re ready to hit the easy button when it comes to maintaining your yard!