Fall is the season of cozy sweaters and much-needed rest. This pertains to your lawn as well, since plants and soil need just as much preparation as people do for the winter to blossom fully in the spring. But unlike you, your lawn cannot throw on a sweater and a hat to protect itself from the colder, harsh climate. If unprepared, your lawn can suffer serious damage by the time spring rolls around—and by then it’s too late to recover until next season. The professional landscapers from A to Z Property Maintenance in Brookfield, CT, share the top three factors involved in successfully taking care of your yard in the fall.

3 Tips Landscapers Follow for Fall Yard Care

1. Aerate the Soil

Compact or dense soil occurs when there’s too much foot traffic or heavy weather elements putting pressure on it, forcing out the air pockets that allow water, air, and nutrients to seep through. Working the soil when it’s too wet or dry damages the soil structure, too. Compacted soil endangers any plant’s ability to grow, as there is little room in the soil for roots to take hold or for water and nutrients to spread evenly and deeply. By aerating the soil in the fall, you prepare the lawn to take in all the healthy elements of nature that come after winter. Aeration involves making multiple, deep punctures into the soil. A landscaper can aerate the ground uniformly and with proper equipment, assuring you a lush and healthy lawn.

2. Fertilize & Mulch the Plants

A landscaper can also help distribute fertilizer or mulch evenly. Since the roots of grass continue to grow even in cold weather, it’s best to fertilize or mulch the soil in the fall. This allows the grass to reserve nutrients necessary for healthy growth in the spring. You can even use the fallen leaves from your own yard as mulch for plants, shrubs, and grass alike.

3. Rake & Mow

Raking isn’t just for creating massive piles of leaves to jump into. It’s also an important factor of yard care that impacts the breathability of the grass and fungal breeding. When left unattended, leaves can stick together from mildew or rain, adding to the compaction of soil. Lawn mowing before winter kicks in allows the sunlight to penetrate the base of the grass. Along with added nutrients, the sun also helps dry the soil in preparation for an even greener spring.

Your lawn deserves to bloom to its fullest potential every season. Landscapers from A to Z Property Maintenance will use their 25 years’ worth of knowledge, tools, and techniques to give your lawn the care it requires for a successful spring. For more information about their services, including regular maintenance and organic tick programs, call them at (203) 775-9174. Visit their Facebook page to see why over 200 people like them and give them five-star reviews.