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8 Fall Lawn Care Tips Before Winter

September 28, 2021

By Rich Palaia, Thoughts from Customer Service

Fall has finally arrived. Those hot summer days are gone. Fall is the perfect time to get your lawn ready for the cold and freezing months ahead. It is time for aeration and overseeding. Also, scratch up those bare spots and put down some seed. Warm days and cool nights provide ideal growing conditions. All you need to do is make sure it stays damp. Come springtime, your lawn will take off.

Save Time in the Spring

Do not forget to prepare your lawn for winter with a nice dose of winter fertilizer. I always suggest applying after your leaves are cleaned up for the season. The better job you do cleaning up in the fall, the less you have to do come springtime.

As the weather is still nice out, Fall is the perfect time to start planning for the winter months ahead. Below are a few suggestions to get started.

 Lawn Care Tips to Prepare for Winter

1. You can start with your gutters and downspouts. Make sure they are connected, clear of debris, and functioning correctly.
2. Drain all hoses, wrap them up, and store them for the winter. Don’t forget to turn off and drain your outside faucets.
3. Make sure there are no items in outside storage areas that will freeze or could be damaged in freezing weather.
4. Winterize all your outdoor gardening equipment.
5. Make ready all your snow equipment.
6. Winterize your HVAC unit. Shut it down, clean around it, and cover it. You may want to wait on this until you are sure there are no hot spells coming.
7. Make sure your fireplace is in good working order for the winter ahead.
8. Don’t forget your deck or patio equipment. Clean, cover, and get ready to store for the winter.

Get to Work!

Preparing for Winter only makes the start of Spring that much easier. Keeping care of your lawn and outdoor equipment saves you money in the long run. So, put in the work now before it’s too late! Then, sit back, relax, and stay warm this winter.

Well, that should get you started… Have fun!