Your lawn expends a ton of energy over the summer just to survive the harsh, hot temperatures and dry spells. Soil is much cooler and more hydrated in the fall, making it more able to absorb nutrients effectively— but where do you start with fertilizer? Royal Lawn Care has the details on why fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn and how to set up a schedule that works for you.
Lawn Fertilization Packages from Royal Lawn Care
Here are the reasons to consider lawn fertilization in the fall:
Reduced Sun-Stress and Added Moisture
During September, October, and November, temperatures are cooler and there’s typically more water in the soil, especially from the blanketing of leaves. With this great combination, the fertilizer you use in the fall has a better chance of making a lasting impact.
Nutrient Storage for Winter
The potassium-rich fall fertilizers help grass build up the reserves needed for the winter and will give a head-start to a healthier, thriving lawn in the spring.
Enhance Deep Root Growth
While it may seem like the above-ground growth has slowed, the cooler months are when grasses develop their roots. Giving a feeding of fertilizer late in the year encourages strong root growth.
Reduce Weed Competition
Fertilizing in the fall helps your lawn grow thicker and stronger, making it harder for weeds to take hold and spread during the winter. Crowd your lawn with the good stuff—green grass, not weeds!
Royal Lawn Care’s Basic Annual Fertilizer Program
Ready to learn more about Royal Lawn Care’s four-step fertilization packages?
- October: Winterizer
- March: Crabgrass Prevention & Fertilizer
- Mid-April: Weed & Feed
- Early June: Weed & Feed w/Crabgrass Prevention
At Royal Lawn Care, we also offer grub control, lime applications, topdressing, aeration and over seeding, sod Installation, and complete lawn restoration.
Royal Lawn Care’s experts can assess your yard’s challenges from landscaping and drainage, to soil makeup and sun exposure, and give you the best plan for fertilization to promote healthy, green grass. Contact us today for a free estimate!