You may have spent quite a bit of time maintaining your lawn during the summer. Now with the cold temperatures you should also know how to maintain it since autumn you can also have a good lawn. Fall comes with a mix of warm earth and fresh air, perfect for planting grass seeds and allowing new roots to develop before winter starts.
This time of year is also a good time to feed and build stronger, deeper roots for the winter, which will translate into thicker, greener grass next spring. It is worth remembering that every lawn is different, But here are some lawn maintenance tips to take advantage of the fall weather.
Arrangements in discovered points
In summer, the lawn of a home is used a lot so when autumn arrives you will probably have some patches or gaps between your green areas. You will need to use a hand rake or other tool, loosen the top layer of soil to give the new seed a better chance to nest and begin to build strong roots.
You can also apply lawn repair products to completely bare spots. Afterwards, you will have to water the newly planted area but without forming puddles. It is better to water that area of the garden with patches on a daily basis in order to keep the seeds well hydrated and growing.
Overseeding the lawn
Fall is also a great time to overseed your lawn before the winter chill sets in. To reseed your lawn, start by setting the mower to one of its lowest settings so that you can cut the grass at a height of 5 cm or less, and bag the clippings. You will have to rake the lawn to remove dead grass and debris, while softening the top layer of soil. This will make it easier for the seeds to take root once they have sprouted.
Feed your lawn
Lawn offers environmental and health benefits, but only if you have it well-fed and healthy. Fall is a great time to feed your lawn so it begins to store nutrients and its roots grow stronger. Use good fertilizers to get it. You can also keep the following tips in mind:
- Rejuvenates and repairs the lawn. All lawns are affected by summer heat, drought, utilization, or a combination of all of these. Adding nutrients and fertilization to your diet is essential to replenish the worn grass and make it recover faster and better. In addition, a fall diet provides a remarkable greening that lasts longer than a lawn without a good diet.
- Roots with more nutrients. Provides roots with more nutrients before winter sets in. The grass needs to be fed before winter sets in and this will make the roots of the grasses stronger and deeper. This will allow the grass to hold up better even if there are frosts.
- A greener lawn. During the dormant season, it is natural for the growth and energy of your lawn to almost completely stop. A fall diet gives grass a large dose of essential nutrients to store when it is most needed: the spring growing season. Not only will this lead to a thicker, lush lawn, but the lawn will turn green within 2-6 weeks!
Keep mowing the grass
In autumn you also need to mow the lawn. You want to make sure to keep it between 5 and 6 cm tall. A shorter lawn will reduce the energy available to the lawn that is needed to obtain nutrients for healthy root systems. Keeping it shorter could also reduce your ability to withstand the cold and dryness of winter. Collecting the leaves from the trees is a good idea to turn them into mulch and to improve the life of the soil.
Pick up the fallen leaves
Raking leaves is a typical fall lawn maintenance. The leaves don't need to be thrown away because you can use them as mulch or compost. You can store them in a black garbage bag and instead of buying new potting soil you can use the cut leaves and mix them with the soil. As the leaves decompose, they improve the soil and help the soil retain more moisture. This will give you good results.
With these tips, you can take excellent care of your lawn in autumn and that when winter comes the bank has stronger roots. Thus, when spring arrives you will have a wonderful, strong, green lawn ready to enjoy with the arrival of good temperatures. You will have an excellent lawn!