Via: defendernetwork.com
Extreme weather over the summer left a lot of lawns and landscapes showing signs of damage. With some time, patience and work, it’s possible to get your yard back in order and ready for the winter.
“Signs of typical summer wear and tear on lawns were amplified as they were stressed by the above-normal temperatures experienced across the United States,” said Ben Hamza, Ph.D., director of technical operations at TruGreen, the nation’s largest professional lawn care service. “Fall is the ideal time to nurture lawns and landscapes to help ensure your yard’s health for spring.”
Assess
Thoroughly walk your property and inspect the lawn, trees and shrubs. Note patchy areas, where grass has thinned out or is in need of valuable nutrients and appears as light green. Also look for weed and plant pest infestations and overgrown trees and shrubs, especially those with the potential for interfering with roof and power lines. Consider a qualified expert, such as TruGreen, to properly gauge your lawn and landscape needs.
Replace
Fall is the right time to seed bare lawn areas and overseed existing grass to improve lawn thickness and density. After a detailed inspection of your lawn’s trouble spots, your TruGreen specialist could recommend one of several reseeding techniques:
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