Fall Lawn Tips

The summer heat has subsided, and it's time to prep your yard for the winter. A few simple steps will help you get ready for the colder months and give you a healthy yard and lawn next spring. 

• Continue to mow until your grass stops growing. A recommended height for a cool-season grass in the fall is about 2 ½ inches tall.
• When you're nearing the end of mowing, trimming, and edging, run all gas powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone for proper storage in the fall and winter months.
• Keep your trees alive and healthy because they can be expensive to replace. Even though the weather has cooled, be sure to continue watering your trees. It's best to use a soaker hose or a water hose trickling at the base of the tree.
• If you see any bare limbs on your trees, go ahead and trim them back.
• Make sure there aren't any toys, lawn furniture, or equipment on your lawn that could kill the grass over the winter months.