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Top Tips for Fall Lawn Care

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Real Estate Agent with Results Realty

Here are some quick and to the point suggestions for creating a lawn like an emerald carpet. Happy lawns make the whole house look better. We have a window of time that is somewhat crucial to make this happen. See our straight forward tips below.

 happy lawn in Corvallis Oregon

1. Do any seeding before October 15th. After that, it's too late for germination.

2. Rake leaves and other garden debris out of the lawn to prevent it being smothered.

3. Fertilize now - it will work wonders. Apply 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn. Or purchase a product that has a low middle number for NPK; for example, Scotts' "WinterGuard" Turf Builder has an NPK of 32-0-10.

4. Mow smart. Mow when your grass is dry and 3 to 3-1/2 inches tall. Never cut it shorter then 2 inches.

5. Make sure that your lawn is getting the equivalent of at least 1 inch of rain a week. Green lawns are watered lawns.

 

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Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Hello, all of the lawns in my neighborhood our in need of care. Almost 50 days without rain in the Seattle leaves it's mark. Thanks for  the tips.

Sep 15, 2012 05:11 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Great tips.....fortunately we have had LOTS of water in the last 2 weeks and my grass is GREEN!

Sep 15, 2012 09:12 AM