In the fall, homeowners may be surprised to discover that lawn care is much more important than it was during spring. Fall seeding ensures optimal root growth and mulching over raking leaves will help maintain a healthier appearance for your outdoor space all season long!
Fall can have you fooled into thinking there's not too much work needed on behalf of those lush green grasses we love so dearly - but what goes unappreciated in summer becomes an issue come wintertime when little nutrients or water reach them from rainstorms alone (not even counting other factors). But don't worry; Lisa Kaplan Gordon has some tips just waiting out their turn under our feet: applying fertilizer at this point entails giving phosphorous rich feedings late September through early October.
Lisa Kaplan Gordon, a lawn expert and author of the houselogic blog posts says that fall is when you should seed your grass for optimal growth. Fall seeding will allow water to reach roots as well as give space in which seeds can sprout; fertilize with phosphate or nitrogen rich 10%-15% products around this time so they germinate best during cool winter months when temperatures are more stable (which helps turf grow). Finally mulching rather than raking up leaves keeps those nutrients near home where it's needed most!