Monday, August 25, 2014

Fall Lawn Care Tips



Can you believe that fall is right around the corner? Now is a great time to start transitioning your lawn to the fall season. As a company that provides lawn care to Minnetonka residential and commercial clients, we have a few tips for you on how to keep your lawn looking great no matter what time of year it is.

Mowing Height
It is time to adjust the mowing height of your lawnmower. If you raised it during the summer months, reposition it so your grass will be about two inches tall after it has been mowed. If your lawn is a little shorter during the fall season, this is a great lawn care technique because it will prevent the grass from matting down under the weight of snow and leaves. But don’t cut your grass too short either because that can lead to weeds.

Water Your Lawn
Grass and other plants still need to be watered even as the weather cools down. Try to water your lawn once or twice a week if there has not been a lot of rain. If you have an irrigation system, it should be reprogrammed for the fall months. Talk to the professionals at Advanced Irrigation.

Weed Your Lawn and Garden
Fall is the best time of year for this lawn care chore. Weed killer sprays work the best when the temperatures are moderate and when the soil is moist. A little weed prevention now will help when the spring rolls around again.

Rake Debris
It is time to do one of the most dreaded lawn care chores: raking. Get rid of any leaves that have accumulated and any thatch that has accumulated too. Keeping up with this chore will help your grass grow next spring!

For more information on lawn care in Minnetonka, call Advanced Irrigation at 612-599-8675 or contact us for a Free Estimate.

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