As the temperature drops and foliage begin to change colors, it's time for Johnson City homeowners to engage in fall lawn care.
This is in preparation for the colder months.
Because autumn heat waves can still occur in some regions of North America, temperature changes can affect how one should care for their lawn.
Check out these tips for lawn care in Johnson City!
It's essential to cut the grass only when necessary during this time. High temperatures cause it to dry out quickly.
Some homeowners may not require grass cutting until November or December (during wintertime). But others may need to cut lawns through autumn until their first frost.
When there is a chill in the air outside, you mustn't use any fertilizer with high nitrogen content. It will only damage your lawn further.
Just remember that it's time for your grass to prepare for winter by going dormant.
This means that less water is required. Fertilizers containing nitrogen are harmful because they can cause increased activity in the grass so late in the year.
Instead, switch up your fertilizer regimen with one that contains more potassium (potash).
Potash stimulates root growth without encouraging too much vegetative response at the end of summer.
Generally speaking, look for fertilizers labelled "winterizer" or "fall lawn food." You can find them in the section of your local superstore that contains your gardening supplies.
After you've switched up your fertilizer regimen, it's time to start raking up fallen leaves. You must break out your old standby leaf rakes and bag the leaves.
Then for others with somewhat larger yards, it means investing in a good-quality leaf blower.
They can also hire someone to take care of it.
Many houses have storm sewers that drain directly into the street. Your lawn service can haul them.
You won't have the bags with the leaves around your yard. You will have to wait until the trash service comes around to pick them up.
Once December rolls around (and if you live in one of the colder regions of North America), it is time for homeowners to bring their lawn furniture indoors. This may seem like an excessive measure to take.
However, removing any lawn furniture susceptible to snow damage will result in much less work in the spring.
In just a few months, you'll need to prepare for warmer weather once more. Then out your furniture goes, and it only needs a little bit of cleaning!
This includes any outdoor carpeting, patio mats, and cushions designed for outdoor use.
Bringing them inside can also help protect them from UV degradation. They may lose their color quickly when exposed to sunlight for extended periods.
As the weather turns colder, most homeowners will want to leave their lawnmowers safely indoors until spring arrives once more.
Having them sit outside during wintertime is almost always a bad idea. If you do, you must make sure that the access plug for the spark plugs is in place during this time.
If water gets into these plugs and freezes, it can damage your lawn mower's engine beyond repair.
It will mean that you'll have to buy a new one before you can start cutting grass again next year.
Furthermore, we do not recommend leaving any gasoline inside your mower's fuel tank through wintertime (and for many reasons). Gasoline can leave behind deposits that will harm your lawn mower's engine over time.
Enjoy the Season
Once you've taken all of these precautions, there is nothing left to do except relax and enjoy the start of the cool weather.
However, this is also when many homeowners choose to have their homes cleaned from top to bottom. This way, preparation is easier if guests come when spring rolls around once more.
If you're trying to sell your home, have a professional outdoor services provider take care of everything. As homeowners, you can spend less time worrying about whether or not your home will pass inspection.
This gives you more time to enjoy one of the most beautiful times of the year.
Hiring a professional lawn care service to help with your fall lawn care will always be a brilliant option. It sure beats trying to do everything yourself.
Their years of experience mean that they'll know exactly what could help you get the most out of your home.
At Landscaping Johnson City, we provide fall lawn care tips and best practices to homeowners throughout the tri-city area. You can trust us to help care for any concerns as we head into colder weather.
Got any other questions about fall lawn care tips and best practices? Please feel free to contact us at your convenience or visit our website for a free estimate.
We look forward to helping Johnson City residents better prepare their homes for wintertime!
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