Your yard gets a lot of use over summer. At the same time, it has to contend with heat and drought, all of which combine to cause stress. The good news is that when you make the right moves now, you can help your grass recover faster, prepare for winter better, and come back strong next spring. And getting there is easy with help from Lawn Doctor of Berkeley-Jefferson-Washington Counties & Northern Shenandoah Valley. As fall lawn care experts serving customers from Winchester to Martinsburg, Hagerstown, and beyond, we recommend:
Fertilizing. Your lawn needs the right vitamins and minerals to get healthy and stay that way through winter. That’s where fertilization comes in. Just make sure you apply it before temperatures get too cold, otherwise, nutrients won’t be absorbed properly.
Seeding. Summer heat can cause brown spots and thin areas. Give your yard a boost through seeding, whether spot treating small sites or overseeding your entire lawn. It will be stronger and less susceptible to weeds and diseases, as a result.
Aerating. Fight back against summer foot traffic and soil compaction with aeration. This will enable grass roots to get a healthy dose of oxygen, as well as the nutrients and water they need.
Raking. Don’t let falling leaves pile up and block out sunlight. Instead, make sure you’re raking and removing them at least once a week. This will also help to cut down on the threat of lawn diseases.
Watering & Mowing. Add watering to your fall lawn care list if Winchester-area rainfall isn’t reaching about an inch a week. Likewise, continue to mow until the first hard frost hits and your lawn goes dormant. Closer to winter, you can cut grass a bit shorter, but never remove more than a third of the height at a time.
Let Winchester’s Fall Lawn Care Team Help
Whether you live in Winchester, Hagerstown, Charles Town, Stephens City, Falling Waters, Stephenson, Martinsburg, or another nearby area, our fall lawn care professionals can help you take advantage of the season. You simply mow, water, and rake and our experts will get to work providing a range of other treatments to set the stage for more beauty and better health next spring.
Connect with your Winchester-area fall lawn care experts today by calling: (304) 263-1966 in West Virginia; (540) 665-1990 in Virginia; (301) 739-5299 in Maryland; or you can reach any of our offices toll free at 1-866-263-1966.
