Temperatures are on the decline and days are getting darker. While you might be ready to hunker down to prepare for the winter ahead, your lawn needs some extra care and attention first, before dormancy. Not sure what to give it? Lawn Doctor of Wilmington can help. We know fall lawn care in the Wilmington, NC area, how turfgrass grows during the season, and what it needs to return better than ever next spring. Here’s a look at a few key steps to take:
Fertilizing. This job is essential during early autumn. Your lawn needs a boost right now more than ever thanks to summer heat and drought. This will also give roots necessary fuel to store up reserves to get them through the winter months.
Raking. When leaves begin to fall, start raking them up on a routine basis. If there’s too much coverage, it will block grass from getting adequate sunlight, impacting the amount of food it can store up for winter. It will also create wet conditions that are ideal for diseases, such as fungal infections.
Applying pest and weed control. Before winter rolls in, deal with chinch bugs or army worms and other lawn pests. Don’t wait for spring when they can do serious damage. Likewise, we can also apply a pre-emergent weed treatment to suppress those types that tend to pop up in autumn, as well as prevent springtime perennials from making an appearance.
Let Wilmington’s Fall Lawn Care Team Help
Don’t let lack of time get in the way of a beautiful yard. Instead, let the experts in fall lawn care at Lawn Doctor of Wilmington help you tackle some of the steps above. While you mow and rake, we can perform a careful inspection that helps to uncover underlying issues in your yard, as well as assess overall turf health. We’ll then tailor a plan and schedule designed to bring out its best in the next growing season.
Get started today by calling Lawn Doctor of Wilmington at (910) 452-0090 for a free consultation. We offer fall lawn care in the Wilmington, Southport, St. James, Leland, Wrightsville Beach, Hampstead, and Brunswick County, NC areas.
