Days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping. Despite the onset of fall, your lawn needs more attention than ever. Summer and all the adverse conditions that come with it can take a toll on your grass. It needs the right treatments to recover and prepare for a great comeback next spring. Where do you begin? Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City can help. As experts in fall lawn care in the Columbus, GA area, we know what steps to take and when, giving your yard everything it needs for a beautiful re-emergence. For instance, make sure you’re:
- Keeping up with mowing. Don’t cut down on mowing just because fall’s here. Following proper mowing practices, including never cutting off more than a third of the grass at a time, is key to maintaining optimal health.
- Watering if it’s needed. To stay strong, your lawn requires an average of one inch of water per week. If it’s not getting that from rainfall, it’s important to water, making sure roots are soaked.
- Raking up fallen leaves. When leaves pile up, they prevent sunlight from reaching grass. They also lock in moisture, creating soggy conditions that can lead to fungi. So make sure you’re regularly raking or blowing off dead leaves.
- Stopping pests and weeds. Weeds and pests have a way of making a home in your yard, undermining its health and appearance. Gain control over both with the proper treatments. For weeds, apply a pre-emergent to suppress both autumnal species and springtime perennials. For pests, determine which kinds are invading and apply an appropriate pest control product.
Let Columbus’ Fall Lawn Care Team Help
Reaping the best results from all the work above requires the right timing. If you’re not sure when to handle treatments, the fall lawn care team at Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City can help. While you mow, rake and water, we can perform a careful assessment and individualize a service plan and schedule, getting your grass into great shape for next spring. Our approach is easy, affordable and, most importantly, will lead to beautiful results that dazzle and delight.
Get started today by calling Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City at (706) 653-8923 for a free consultation. We offer fall lawn care in the Columbus, Phenix City, Fortson, and Hamilton, GA areas.
