With fall on the horizon, your mind might be filled with thoughts of apple cider, crisp weather, and pumpkin carving. To easily segue into winter, however, your lawn is going to need a bit of attention. By following these tips and enlisting the help of a professional lawn care service, you’ll be able to prepare your yard for healthy growth next spring.

Lawn Care Service Tips to Consider This Fall

1. Continue Mowing

It might be getting colder, but your lawn won’t stop growing until it freezes over in the winter. Mowing during the fall helps more sunlight reach the crown of the grass, keeping it healthy through the entire season. Before winter hits, take the time to prepare your lawnmower. Sharpen the blades, change the oil and spark plugs, clean the air filter, and inspect it for overall damage. With that maintenance checked off, you’ll be ready to go when spring arrives.

2. Keep Up With the Leaves

While it’s not an easy task, keeping up with the fall leaves as much as possible will help keep your lawn healthier. Raking at least once a week prevents the leaves from matting together and causing damaging fungal growth. A lawn care service will also be able to properly and promptly remove the leaves from your yard if you’re unable to.

3. Consider Aeration

Over the summer, your yard was most likely affected by heat stress and soil compaction. If these issues are left alone, you’ll undoubtedly see more brown and balding spots in the spring because the nutrients couldn’t penetrate down to the roots. When a lawn care service aerates the yard by removing soil plugs, those important nutrients are able to reach the roots and help the grass grow healthy and strong.

Get your lawn prepared this fall with the help of Montana Gardens in Whitefish. Providing a variety of lawn care services, including mowing, planting, and trimming, the company takes pride in helping customers maintain lush and healthy yards. The contractor will work with you to bring your landscaping vision to life, whether it’s a beautiful patio, retaining wall, or an enchanting walkway. Visit the website for more information or call (406) 250-4950 to speak with a representative today.