Fall Lawn Preparation

Don't think that just because the summer sun is nearly gone for the season that it's time to stop thinking about your lawn. By making some effort now, your yard will be a lot easier to manage when spring comes around again. By following this guide you will learn the right way to handle all those leaves, choose the proper lawn sprinklers in NJ, and how to correctly fertilize your lawn in the fall. 

Don't Leave the Leaves

·         Although leaves add necessary nutrients to your lawn and soil when used correctly, they can cause damage to the lawn if simply left there, as they fell. Complete coverage doesn't allow your grass to breathe, so it's important to limit the amount of leaves on the ground.

·         While many people use a rake to gather leaves, mulching is actually the best method for both ease and lawn health. By investing in a mulching attachment for your mower, you can save yourself the backbreaking labor of raking and bagging and turn the leaves into useful material.

·         Remember to avoid placing all of the mulch back on the lawn, and distribute it evenly on the grass and flower beds, leaving plenty of room for plant life to breathe.

·         Further, always remember to not mulch leaves when they're wet or it will be messy.

Fertilize in the Fall

You may not be aware of it, but fall is an opportune time to think about healthy-looking spring grass. Selecting the right fertilizers and using them in the fall almost guarantees a hearty grass once the winter snow melts. The warm days and cool nights of autumn make it the perfect time to seed the yard, and starting before the ground freezes allows the grass to grow healthy, solid roots that save you planting effort in spring.

Keep It Hydrated

Although winter is near, keeping your lawn hydrated is important in the fall. Selecting the right lawn sprinklers in NJ during the autumn months is a great way to get your lawn ready to go when spring comes; it will also keep your lawn well hydrated and give your newly planted seed the ideal conditions to grow its roots. If you're a bit busy for all of this, an automated sprinkler system can be a smart option. The above three steps will keep your lawn looking its best all year long.