Fall is an ideal time to complete many lawn maintenance practices. This is the most important time to focus on mowing, fertilizing, aerating, weed control, and seeding. The work you do on your lawn in the fall helps it recover from the stress of summer and prepares it for winter, allowing it to look its best next spring.
Below are links to more information about the many maintenance tasks you can do in the late summer and fall.
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Mowing |
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Watering |
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Aeration |
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Fertilization |
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Seeding & Over-Seeding |
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Weed Control |
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More Information
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