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October is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the coming winter. As the weather cools down, the work can be completed in more moderate temperatures but before the first frost arrives. Use this guide to discover what lawn services you should schedule for the fall to help your garden survive harsh winter storms.

3 Tips for Lawn Care in October

1. Aerate

Aeration involves pulling out plugs of dirt from the lawn to create small holes. These openings allow oxygen and water to flow deeper into the ground. They also make space for roots to enjoy active growth spurts before going dormant for the winter.

Aeration minimizes soil compaction to allow roots to soak up oxygen, nutrients, and moisture. This is especially important during the fall, as the increased foot traffic during summer likely compacted the earth.

2. Fertilize

lawn servicesOnce aeration is done, it’s the perfect time to fertilize. Fertilization gives grass the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. This will prepare the lawn for the winter by making it more robust and resistant to pests and diseases. The ideal fertilizer contains nitrogen — an essential building block in plant enzymes and chlorophyll — and potassium to spur growth.

3. Overseed

If your grass has any bare or sparse spots, fall is the ideal time for overseeding. This process involves adding fresh grass seeds to the lawn.

Have this task performed before the winter frost arrives to ensure the seeds can penetrate the topsoil and be ready for spring. A lawn services professional can advise on what grass seeds are best suited to your climate and soil type.

 

Have the lawn service professionals at R & T Lawn Services, Inc. of Denver, NC, prepare your lawn for winter. Serving Lincoln county, this lawn maintenance company offers aeration, fertilization, and overseeding services, as well as pest and weed control. Take a look at their previous work online, or call (704) 589-0713 for an estimate on your lawn care needs.

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