Fall Lawn Seeding & Lawn Care Tips for September

Given that your grass may just lie inactive for the winter, fall may not seem like the best time to worry about lawn maintenance. Autumn, on the other hand, is a crucial time to trim your grass and lawn seeding in preparation for lush growth following spring. The cold, moist weather of the fall aids grassroots development far more than that of the summer, and trying to take advantage of this growth season will pay off big next year.

Fall Lawn Seeding & Lawn Care Tips

It is quite simple to accomplish success whether planting a new grass area or fixing a place on an existing lawn. We will guide you through the entire lawn seeding and lawn care process.

1.    Remove the leaves

A carpet of vibrant fall leaves may seem lovely and enjoyable to play in. But, they are detrimental to grass. They block sunlight and retain moisture, delivering possibly lethal knockout blows to the unfortunate grass underneath. So, as soon as the leaves begin to fall, blow or sweep them away as much as possible. If you don’t, the grass beneath that wet, rotting mat will be dead by spring.

2.    Water, when necessary

Autumn rain causes reduced evaporation, giving the grass enough of natural moisture to keep it alive. Even so, use a rain gauge to keep track of how much water your lawn receives. Thus, while lawn seeding, you should water your grass if it doesn’t get one inch or moisture every week.

3.    Make sure your grass is well-fed

The way you fertilize in the fall differs from how you fertilize during the rest of the year. Cool-season grasses benefit from fertilization approximately six weeks before the first predicted

frost, when their summer hibernation has passed. A high-nitrogen fertilizer aids in the establishment of strong roots. Further, it assists in the growth of energy stores, and the survival of lawns throughout the winter. When you apply nitrogen fertilizers in the late fall, the turfgrass becomes much greener in the spring and summer of the following year.

4.     Overseed thin lawns

Since the gaps left by the aerator offer thousands of entrance points for new grass to start growing and fill in trouble spots, over-seeding instantly after aeration is strongly recommended.

If your lawn has low spots where water accumulates, you should consider levelling the ground and consider lawn seeding. Make careful scraping to loosen the dirt. Then, add lawn soil and seed equally.

The optimum time to seed your grass is in the early fall, between mid-August and late-September, when evening conditions are cooler and morning dew is higher. New grass that can develop itself in the fall will return in the spring with increased strength.

5.    Loosen the soil

Aeration — once every few years — keeps the soil from getting coated and impacted with thatch, a thick covering of roots, stems, and detritus that inhibits water, oxygen, and minerals from entering the soil. Loosening the soil is essential for lawn seeding. 

A core aerator solves these issues by drilling holes in the thatch and drawing up soil plugs. Aerating a lawn before fertilizer is an excellent idea.  All of those holes in your lawn will allow the fertilizer to penetrate the roots, where it will be most effective. 

Takeaway

Fall lawn care isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavour, but it is possible to have the lawn of your imagination. Take advantage of the opportunity now to complete your fall tasks and celebrate a successful season. If you wish, you can take professional help from Andover Landscaping, Irrigation & Snow Removal – T&B Landscaping.