October is a beautiful time of year – the trees are erupting in beautiful displays of red and gold, the animals are preparing for hibernation, and that unmistakable chill in the air is letting you know that it’s time to start applying your autumn lawn care.
The autumnal weather brings a change of climate that you need to prepare your lawn for, but the arrival of autumn also means that winter isn’t far behind. Winter is undoubtedly a difficult time for a lot of lawns, and autumn is your last chance to strengthen and boost the health of your lawn to give it a better chance of staying strong throughout winter.
So, what are the best treatments you can utilise as part of your October lawn care routine?
Lawn Care in October
Clear away fallen leaves
As beautiful as the falling leaves are in October, fallen leaves are not good for the health of your lawn. If left to pile up, fallen leaves can smother your lawn which it turn weakens your grass, leaving it vulnerable to seasonal lawn diseases and pests.
Overseeding
Overseeding is a great way to keep your lawn thick and healthy, particularly in more mature lawns that may not be reproducing as quickly as newer, freshly seeded lawns.
Overseeding is the introduction of new seeds to your lawn to help thicken your grass. Thin lawns are an easy target for pests like weeds and moss – overseeding is a great way to help defend your lawn against these issues before they become prevalent.
Aeration
Aeration is a great way to improve airflow and ventilation in lawn soil. Autumnal aeration helps to relieve any compaction which may have occurred over summer. Compacted lawns are at risk for a lot of issues – they struggle to absorb and retain water, and can also be prone to water pooling on the surface, drowning the grass and turning your lawn into a muddy mess. Aeration is a great example of a treatment that will benefit your lawn both in autumn and in the later winter months.
Scarification
Autumn is widely considered to be the best time of year to scarify your lawn since the typically warm and moist conditions of autumn are ideal for lawn recovery. The scarification process removes thatch and moss that has gathered around the base of your grass, encouraging strong grass growth by allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots.
As mentioned above, having strong grass growth is a great way to defend against seasonal issues such as moss.
Apply Seasonal Lawn Feed
Lawn feed is a great way to supply your lawn with the nutrients it needs. To give your lawn a boost that will see it through the cold winter months, apply autumn lawn feed. September and October are the best times to apply lawn feed to ensure your lawn gets the most out of it.
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These are just some of the more common lawn care services people use to keep their lawns healthy in October. If you’d like to find out more about the different services – specifically which ones are best suited to your lawn – why not get a FREE lawn survey from Lawn & Weed Expert today?
One of our professional lawn care experts will survey your lawn and provide you with advice as to which autumnal lawn care treatments will best benefit you.
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If your lawn is in need of some October lawn care treatment, Lawn & Weed Expert offer a range of professional services. To find out more about the different treatments we offer, check out the informational page on our website.
Autumn Lawn Treatment
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