5 Fall Lawn Tips To Start Taking Now

Seasons are changing and cooler weather is around the corner. Fall is the perfect time to prime your lawn and garden for the upcoming spring. Here’s a few easy maintenance steps you won’t want to miss:

Aerate
Over time, soil can be compacted which does not allow oxygen, water or nutrients to reach the roots. Aerating with either a manual or power aerator will create a healthier environment for grass and other plants and will allow them to grow quicker and stronger during growing season.


Mulching
Adding Mulch to your garden is one of the easiest things you can do and will yield many positive results. Mulch is beneficial for protecting young plants, preventing weed growth and moderating soil moisture. It’s important to know what type of Mulch is best for your own yard. Some Mulches, such as Cocoa Mulch, are highly toxic to pets. There are plenty of organic mulches that are safer for pets such as Cedar Mulch, which also repels snakes and scorpions and insects. (Cedar Mulch is also a natural flea, tick & mosquito deterrent!)


Boost Plant Growth
Mid-end August is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. It’s just recovering from a long, hot summer and it’s preparing to grow for it’s big debut in the spring. By strengthening the roots now you will be sure to have a fuller, thicker yard in the spring. If you have pets or children (or care about the environment,) go with an all-natural or organic fertilizer.


Start Composting
Most people don’t realize that leaves are one of the best (and easiest)  items you can compost. When left to sit in your lawn they can grow bacteria and kill your grass. However, when composted, they can impart many nutrients into the soil. Don’t have a bin? A  compost bin can be constructed with something as simple as chicken wire and leftover lumber, just make sure that there is adequate airflow.

Knock Out Bugs
Bugs are often the most active after a long, hot summer. If you notice you have an insect problem this may be a good time to treat with pesticides. If you can, treat nature with nature and use an organic pesticide that won’t be hazardous to people or pets. There are a few ready to use organic pesticides that have been proven highly effective.

 

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