As summer ends and the fall season goes into full swing, homeowners should start adjusting their lawn care accordingly. Priorities for the fall are not the same as the hot summer months, and individuals looking to keep their landscaping attractive and healthy through the rest of the year should take note of specific steps to take during autumn, including how much irrigation to provide lawns with. Here are a few of the most important things to do for your lawn in the fall. 

Top Fall Lawn Maintenance Tips

1. Rake Leaves

People don't rake leaves off their lawns exclusively for aesthetic purposes. Although staying on top of falling leaves can make for a well-kept, clean-cut property, it's also good for your grass: too many leaves prevent sunlight from reaching the blades, which over the course of weeks or months could kill them.

2. Water Less

Fall in most areas brings more rain and less evaporation, which means you won't have to water your lawn quite as much as you did during the summer. Don't let up completely, however. Your lawn still needs approximately an inch a week, and rainfall will typically only cover part of that. For the rest, continue using your sprinklers, irrigation system, or hose. 

3. Overseed

The fall season presents an excellent window to seed your lawn for future seasons. Spread seeds by hand or use a slit seeder now, and you'll be glad you did come spring when your lawn has a thick green coat with nary a weed or barren patch in sight. 

Over the past three decades, USA Hoich Irrigation has grown into one of Nebraska's most trusted and dependable irrigation system businesses. USA Hoich Irrigation offers a full slate of lawn care services, including irrigation and sprinkler system installation and repair. Visit the lawn care provider's website to learn more about how USA Hoich Irrigation can help your lawn thrive, or call the team directly at (402) 896-5899.