Want to give your lawn the strongest start possible in the next spring season? Don’t wait until then. The time to start is now and, as fall lawn care experts serving the Long Island, NY community, we know the exact right steps you need to take to create something great in your yard in the growing season ahead. Here’s what to do:
Keep up with mowing. Your grass is starting to slow in terms of growth. So while it might not require cuts as frequently, it’s still important to mow until dormancy sets in. As the fall season is coming to a close on Long Island, you can mow a little shorter – being sure not to scalp it – to get more sunlight into the crown of the grass and stave off winter disease.
Get more air, water, and nutrients to roots. Your lawn gets a lot of use in the summer. All that foot traffic can often lead to soil compaction. This limits or even completely prevents air, fertilizer, and water from getting to roots. That’s why aerating your lawn at this time of year is so important.
Clean up leaves. Raking can seem like a boring, thankless task. But it will make your grass healthier by ensuring plenty of sunlight is reaching it, while keeping away dark, wet conditions that can lead to a fungal infection.
Fuel repair and future growth. During summer, your grass uses a lot of nutrients in the soil to survive. Give them the extra care and energy they need during Long Island’s fall season with a fertilizer application. This will also help your lawn prepare for the winter ahead and green-up faster in spring.
Fix bare or patchy areas. If summer heat and drought led to problems with growth, now’s the time to fix them. The autumn season’s cool, wet weather provides prime conditions for seeding.
Let Long Island’s Fall Lawn Care Team Help
Your lawn is busy during the fall season and requires the right care, which is where Lawn Doctor of Long Island comes in. While you perform maintenance, like mowing and raking, we can get to work assessing your yard to determine its exact needs. We’ll then deliver a customized blend of treatments that will fuel healthier root growth, greener and thicker blades, and a lawn that you will love in the next growing season.
Get started today by calling Lawn Doctor of Long Island at (516) 586-5528 for a free consultation. We offer fall lawn care on Long Island, NY, in communities such as Massapequa, Farmingdale, Port Washington, Hicksville, and Plainview.
