Ahh — fall is here, you can finally stop fussing with your lawn, right? Well, not exactly. Many people have the mistaken idea that fall means putting away the lawn mower and calling it a day where their lawns are concerned. In reality, NOW is the best time to fertilize, aerate, and seed your lawn.
In fact, everything you do to improve the health of your lawn in the three months leading up to winter is reactive, meaning it will wildly improve your lawn for next spring! So let’s take a look at the three things your Kansas City lawn needs this fall…
Fertilizing
Adding fertilizer in the fall will help your lawn recover from the brutal summer. Your lawn needs the nutrients in fertilizer to fuel photosynthesis that will help with your lawns color, and help it to fill in any bare areas that may have developed over the summer. The best way to get your lawn to recover is to add a balanced, high nitrogen fertilizer in September and get your lawn on the road to looking great next spring!
Aerating
The main reason to aerate your lawn is to loosen up compacted soil and remove thatch buildup on your lawn so it can breathe, absorb nutrients, and soak up water. Thatch is the layer of dead roots and stems that forms between grass and soil. When thatch exceeds a half-inch, its biomass starts eating all the things that should be going to your grass — like air, water and food. More bad news: Insects and diseases actually fester in thatch, so it’s gotta go!
Related Read: 6 Reasons to Leave Lawn Aeration to the Professionals
Seeding
Fall is the best time to overseed a lawn. Cool nights and shorter days provide the ideal conditions for germinating seed. This means it’s easier to retain moisture and the seedlings will thrive with the more gentle heat of the fall sun. The first week in October is the prime time for seeding, but make sure you accomplish this before October 15th for optimal results.
Related Read: KC Heat Beat Your Lawn? Here’s How Overseeding Can Help
So, it’s understandable that you’d rather be doing something else this fall, like going to football games, hiking, or simply enjoying the crisp, fall weather. We get it! That’s what professional lawn care companies are for!
So go ahead and get tickets for the game, forget the yard work, and call Custom Lawn and Landscape in Overland Park at (913) 782-8315 instead!
Want the best lawn on the block? Check out our free seeding and aeration guide below!
