Fall is in the air. While you’re enjoying it, make sure you check a few must-do items off of your list.

Aerate

Cooler temperatures are an ideal time to give your lawn access to more oxygen, water and fertilizer. Aeration reduces thatch, improves drainage and loosens the soils. To make sure it’s done right, hire a lawn care professional who offers aeration services.

Rake the leaves

Remember how fun it was to rake all of the leaves into a pile and jump in? Reconnect with your childhood memories while looking out for your lawn’s long-term health. Don’t wait too long, though. Wet leaves from rain and morning dew can stick together and form a mat that cuts off nutrients and breeds fungal diseases.

Fertilize

It seems like an obvious thing to do in the spring, but did you know that you should be fertilizing each fall as well? Settle your lawn down for a long winter’s nap with the food it needs. Consult a lawn care expert to make sure you get the right kind of fertilizer in the right quantities.

Kill the weeds

The time to start getting ready for a weed-free lawn is right now. Get the last laugh on those pesky dandelions by spraying them while they’re at their most vulnerable. Weeds, like all plants, go into energy conservation mode which means they drink in everything that comes their way – which includes weed killer.

Repair dead patches

The heat of the summer may have taken a toll on your lawn. If you’re seeing patches of brown, get help from a lawn care expert to determine what the issue is and how you can fix it.

Drain irrigation lines

The last thing you want to worry about all winter is a sprinkler pipe bursting. Now is a great time to let an expert take a look at your sprinklers, fix any issues and drain the irrigation lines. Find a sprinkler expert in your area.

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