Autumn isn’t just for pumpkins and cozy sweaters—it’s also the most important season for preparing your lawn for winter and setting it up for spring success. Here are a few essential lawn care tips for fall:

1. Keep Mowing (But Lower the Blade)

As growth slows down, continue mowing—but gradually lower your mower’s blade to prevent matting and mold during the colder months.

2. Rake Up Those Leaves

Leaves left to rot on your lawn can smother your grass, block sunlight, and cause disease. A thorough leaf removal will help your lawn breathe and stay dry.

3. Aerate the Soil

Aeration allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the grassroots. Fall is the perfect time to loosen compacted soil and improve lawn health.

4. Apply a Fall Fertilizer

Feed your lawn before winter with a fertilizer high in potassium. It strengthens roots and helps grass survive the cold.

5. Overseed Bare Patches

Fill in patchy areas with new seed before the first frost. Cooler temps and moisture help new grass establish without summer stress.

6. Schedule a Fall Cleanup

Twigs, branches, dead plants—these all add stress to your yard. A professional fall yard cleanup removes all debris and gives your grass a clean slate.