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If your lawncould talk, it would thank you for all the hard work you have done this summer.  All the time spent mowing, trimming, watering, removing debris . . . it’s all the time that your lawn really appreciates.

Most people associate lawn care with spring and summer, but fall is the optimal time to take steps toward a healthy, greener lawn.

The autumn season gives lawn owners an opportunity to repair summer damage and prepare the lawn for winter. Taking action in the fall will lead to a healthier lawn in the spring.

These following lawn care tips will help you make sure your grass doesn’t “fall” behind over the autumn season. You’ll also be increasing your chances of having a healthier lawn in the spring and throughout the next year.

This fall checklist will help you to keep your yard looking beautiful all year long:

* Keep fallen leaves off your lawn. They block the sun, and sunlight is essential to the growth and development of your lawn’s root system. During the cooler months, your lawn is making food to store in the root system so that it can continue to grow underground in the dormant season. That means it needs more food than normal and all the sunlight it can get.

After a summer full of children playing in the yard, your soil can become compacted, causing your grass to lose its lush look. You can reduce this ground compaction and add air to the soil by aerating your entire lawn. After you aerate, fertilize and water so the nutrients can easily reach the root system.

It is best to fertilize a month before your lawn goes dormant. Fertilizing in the fall provides important nutrients that help your lawn continue to grow underground throughout the winter.

A great way to keep your lawn looking thick all year long is to reseed in the fall. First, loosen the soil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Then water thoroughly for several weeks to help settle the soil. Next, fertilize and spread seed around your lawn generously after following the recommended guidelines above.

Following these simple techniques will help you keep your lawn healthy and free of leaves this fall.

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