Thanks to fall’s cool, moist weather, it provides prime conditions for getting your turf on track for a better growing season next year. When you take certain steps now, your grass will get what it needs to recover after the rigors of summer, gear up for cold winter weather, and come roaring back to life, greener than ever, next spring. And at Lawn Doctor of Central Virginia, we’re here to help. As fall lawn care experts in the Lynchburg, VA area, we know how to take advantage of the autumn season ahead. Here’s a look at some do’s and don’ts:
- Don’t let wet leaves block out sunlight. This creates conditions that are ideal for a fungal infection. Instead, regularly rake and remove dead leaves in your yard.
- Do keep your grass well-hydrated. Grass requires about an inch of moisture a week. Supplement through watering if local rainfall isn’t keeping grass hydrated.
- Don’t cut down on mowing. Your grass needs regular mowing to keep it in good health. So don’t slow down on the job. Continue to mow until dormancy.
- Do deal with soil compaction. Summer foot traffic and heavy yard usage can lead to compacted soil. Alleviate this condition through aeration, which opens your lawn to more air, water, and nutrients.
- Do reseed areas that are bare or thin. Bare spots or thin grass are a prime target for opportunistic weeds and diseases. Make sure these don’t spread by seeding your lawn.
- Don’t forget to feed your lawn. Fertilization is a critical lawn care step during the Lynchburg VA area’s growing season, but especially in fall. This provides much-needed energy to fuel summer repair and winter readiness.
Let Lynchburg, VA’s Fall Lawn Care Team Help
A jam-packed schedule doesn’t mean you have to live with a lawn you don’t love. Instead, while you mow, rake, and water, Lawn Doctor of Central Virginia can perform many treatments, from fertilizing and aerating to seeding and more, all designed around the unique attributes of your yard. Together, we can provide the fall care needed to get your lawn into great shape and growing stronger in the Lynchburg, VA area’s next spring season.
Get started today by calling Lawn Doctor of Central Virginia at (434) 528-4200 for a free consultation. We offer fall lawn care in the Lynchburg, VA area, including in Forest, Madison Heights, Amherst, Bedford, and Appomattox.
