Fall Lawn Care

With all the rain we’ve been getting this past week, the grass in my neighborhood is still pretty green. But it won’t be long before the lawns lose their emerald glow and take on the dry brown hues of dead grass. If you don’t live in a part of the country that’s already gotten snow (sorry, Mom!), take some time this weekend to get your lawn in shape before the first frost hits.

• According to Buckeyegardening.com you should continue to mow your grass until there hasn’t been any growth for about two weeks. When you mow for the last time, leave the grass at least 2 inches (but no more than 3 inches) high.

• Rake your leaves to prevent lawn disease. Here’s what to do with them once they’re raked.

• Fertilize your lawn. In particular, cool-season grasses such as bluegrass and fescue could use nutrients about now.

• Fill in bare patches of your cool-season grasses.

• If your soil is compacted or your yard has greater than ½ inch of thatch, you may want to consider aerating too.

Learn more about fall lawn care from Glenn or John. Or listen in on advice from The Organic Gardeners.

Until tomorrow,
The Home Know-It-All