Fall is the perfect time to tune up your lawn. Sunbelt Turf Farms offers information on how to make your spring a little greener by preparing now.
At this time of year, your lawn may start to show signs of
wear and tear. Your lawn can take a
beating in the summer with family gatherings, picnics, children and pets. If your lawn can use a little TLC, fall is
the best time to revitalize it so that next year’s lawn will be green and
healthy.
Beginning by giving the lawn a good raking, this will
improve the look and the health of the lawn.
Aerate the soil, this opens up air channels. Aeration involves perforating the soil with
small holes, this allows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass
roots. This will help the roots grow
deeply and produce a stronger lawn.
Grass can benefit from fertilizing in the early fall. Combination lawn fertilizers are a good
choice since they contain fast-release nitrogen, which provides a fast
“green-up” and a larger amount of slow-release nitrogen, which feeds the lawn
slowly and gently. Be sure to read all
directions and recommendations on the label of your fertilizer. A natural way to fertilize is to leave your
grass clippings on the lawn, as they decompose they will release nitrogen into
the turf. Cutting your grass with a
mulching mower will speed up the process.
The fall is a great time to patch dead or damaged spots in
your lawn. Always patch with the same
type of grass as the existing lawn.
Remove the damaged turf, loosen the top few inches of soil in the bare
section, work in compost to improve the soil and level out the surface. You are ready now to insert a fresh piece of
sod in the damaged area.
You should continue mowing as necessary, but wait on mowing
as growth slows so the grass goes into the winter months well insulated. Set your mower at the highest setting, which
should leave the grass less than 1.5 inches tall.
If you take these few steps in the fall, you will reap the
benefits in the spring.
Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.
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