Fall is when Florida lawns start to show wear and tear. The days get shorter and there’s less light, which means your lawn isn’t as healthy as it is during the summer. It won’t grow as quickly, which means any damage will be more obvious and show for longer. Fall lawn care makes a big difference.
Fall Lawn Care
Pest and lawn care during the Fall is important because this is when you prepare the lawn for winter. October is the last month you have to fertilize your lawn in an effective way. Fertilizing after this can cause grass to be more vulnerable to cooler temperatures.
Fungus diseases can be aggressive in the Fall, so make sure the fertilizers you use aren’t overly high in nitrogen. Avoid watering later in the day, too. If the sun’s not out to dry off the grass, you’ll have more fungus problems.
Lawn Pest Control
Webworms are a particularly nasty pest. If they’re a recurring problem, look for a lawn pest control program that you can rely on to deter them. Pest and lawn care are necessary in the Fall because any pest damage that happens now won’t “heal” until the grass returns to higher growth rates in the Spring.
A lawn pest control program involves outdoor pest control services. Preferably, they lean toward the greener side of things. Often, small environmental changes to your lawn can make more difference than spraying widely with insecticide does – and without the risk to children and pets.
Weed Control
Weeds can be aggressive in the Fall and Winter, too. This can be due to sudden torrents of rain, weeds’ resiliency compared to grass, and because people just tend not to garden and weed as much at this time of year.
Any Fall lawn care program should first and foremost handle weeding duties for you. It should also be able to measure the optimal amount of overseeding that keeps a lawn healthy and full over the Fall and Winter. This can keep lawns looking very healthy, while denying weeds their space.
For fall lawn care service, contact Slug-A-Bug.