Want a more beautiful yard that requires less work? Fall lawn care is the answer. In fact, when you invest some extra time and effort now, you’ll give your turf the essentials it needs for healthier growth and fewer problems. If you’re not sure what to do and when, Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson can help with the job. As fall lawn care experts serving the Carroll County, MD area, we know you can reap the rewards in the season ahead by:
Fertilizing. Your lawn care schedule should include several fertilization applications during the Carroll County area’s growing season with the most important applications in the fall. Fertilizer at this time of year encourages strong root growth. This enables grass to recover from the stress of summer and get ready for the rigors of winter ahead. As a result, it will have what it needs to green-up faster next spring.
Controlling stubborn weeds. Our Specialty Weed Program targets tough to control weeds like wild violets in the fall. Like trees that are dropping their leaves, stubborn weeds are putting their energy into root growth in the fall. Targeted applications this time of year are most effective because treatments get all the way down to the roots. If areas of your lawn have been overtaken by crabgrass this summer, Powerseeding in the Fall will help to make pre-emergent treatments the following Spring more effective.
Mowing and raking regularly. Continue to mow your lawn until it goes dormant, aiming to keep it at around three inches tall. Also be sure to remove those fallen leaves. A few aren’t a problem, but a thick layer creates dark, wet conditions that will kill grass, newly planted grass is especially sensitive to leaf damage. Remove leaves every 7-10 days, don’t wait until they all fall, your lawn will thank you!
Overseeding or spot treating areas. Summer weather can damage your grass, leading to bare spots or thinning areas. Repair these by Powerseeding, whether it’s a few small spots or your entire lawn. This will improve turf density, so it looks better and crowds out future weeds,guaranteed!
Aerating compacted soil. Compacted soil is a problem due to the excess rains we’ve received the last few summers. But this condition can be harmful to your lawn because it compresses roots, stressing them out. Loosen up soil and get essential air and nutrients flowing back to the root zone through core aeration.
Let Carroll County’s Fall Lawn Care Team Help
Need help with some of the work? Call in the fall lawn care team at Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson. While you mow and rake, we can handle the rest, ensuring your turf has what it needs to emerge better than ever next spring.
Get started today by calling Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson at (410) 526-6400 for a free consultation. We offer fall lawn care in the Carroll County, Towson, Reisterstown, and Sykesville, MD areas.
