Fall is a beautiful time of year in the Madison area to kick back and relax. But when it comes to your lawn, it’s hard at work recovering from summer and getting ready for winter. That’s why it’s prime time to give your turf a little extra TLC, so it finishes the year strong and comes back beautifully in the spring ahead. And at Lawn Doctor of Brandon-Madison-Ridgeland, we can help. Here are some tips for fall lawn care for Madison, MS-area homeowners:
Water and mow. Just because temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean your lawn needs less water. It still requires about an inch a week, which you need to add to your lawn care list if local Madison-area rainfall isn’t cutting it. Also continue to mow your grass to promote healthy growth, cutting it a little shorter before winter to get more sunlight into the crown and prevent winter diseases.
Rake up leaves. Dealing with leaves can be a daunting task during fall. Just when you think you’ve got them all, you turn around and your yard is covered again. But if you don’t remove them, your grass will be prone to infection thanks to heavy coverage and wet, dark conditions. Instead, protect your lawn by raking up leaves.
Deal with weeds. Now’s the time to deal with weeds that rob your lawn of key resources, like space and nutrients. Apply a pre-emergent control treatment to suppress the development process so they don’t make an appearance in your yard next spring.
Fertilize your lawn. During the fall in the Madison area, your lawn needs care and fuel in the form of fertilization to promote healthy growth. Not only will this help it to recuperate after the heat and stress of summer, but also fortify it for the winter ahead. Next spring, it will emerge healthy and strong, as a result.
Let Madison’s Fall Lawn Care Team Help
Want a hand getting your dream lawn? This fall, turn to the lawn care experts at Lawn Doctor of Brandon-Madison-Ridgeland. While you water, mow, and rake, we’ll inspect your turf, identify needs and problem areas, and develop a personalized treatment plan and schedule. You’ll see a big difference in your yard, one that dazzles you next spring.
Get started today by calling Lawn Doctor of Brandon-Madison-Ridgeland at (601) 829-0044 for a free consultation. We offer fall lawn care in the Madison, Brandon, Ridgeland, and Flowood, MS areas.
