While you might be ready to slow things down in your yard, autumn is actually a time of year when it needs some extra care and attention. And at Lawn Doctor of Dover-Rockaway, we’re here to help. As experts in fall lawn care in the Rockaway, NJ area, we know that what you do in your yard now will make or break it next spring. Not sure where to begin? Start by following these tips:
Cleanup. Make sure your lawn is free and clear of leaves and other debris. If there’s a lot of coverage, your grass won’t get adequate sunlight and will stay wet. This can lead to a fungal infection.
Mow. You might be ready to call it quits on mowing, but your grass still needs regular cuts. During your last two of the fall, trim grass a little shorter to get more sunlight into the crown.
Aerate. When you aerate your lawn, you’ll allow grass roots to get more essentials, like air, water, and nutrients, improving their overall health into the winter months.
Water. Your grass is growing slowly, but still needs to stay hydrated before dormancy. So make sure it’s getting around an inch a week. If local rainfall in the Rockaway area isn’t adding up, then place this important lawn care task on your list.
Fertilize. When you fertilize early in the fall, you help grass recover faster and easier from summer stress. At the same time, you’re giving it fuel to store up adequate energy reserves for winter. This all translates into better health and growth in the spring.
Seed. Fall in the Rockaway area provides prime conditions for seeding thanks to warm days, cool nights, and increased rainfall. So if your lawn could use a boost in terms of thickness, or there are small, damaged areas, then now’s the time to seed.
Let Rockaway’s Fall Lawn Care Team Help
The start of fall doesn’t mean an end to lawn care in the Rockaway area. But if you don’t have the time or know-how to get it all done, turn to Lawn Doctor of Dover-Rockaway. While you continue to mow, rake, and water, we’ll get to work feeding, seeding, aerating, and performing other key tasks. Your grass will therefore grow in greener, thicker, and better than ever next spring.
Get started today by calling Lawn Doctor of Dover-Rockaway at (973) 784-9549 for a free consultation. We offer fall lawn care across the Rockaway, Dover, Boonton, Denville, Hopatcong, Kenvil, Lake Hopatcong, Mine Hill, Mountain Lakes, Oak Ridge, and Wharton NJ.
