09/03/2024
As we are going into fall did you know there’s things you can do to prepare your yard for next spring ? Aeration, fertilizer and over seed to ensure a nourished lawn in the spring ! Please Facebook message , call or text for a quote today 403-350-9115
Benefits of Fall Aeration
Now that it’s fall, it’s time to start thinking about prepping your lawn for the harsh Canadian winters. fall fertilization benefits your turf, and just like fertilization, aerating your lawn in the fall has its benefits as well. Aeration doesn’t only help your lawn in the spring; it also benefits it in the fall. All the fall preparation you’re doing needs a way to reach the soil and aeration is your best bet in ensuring all your hard work doesn’t go to waste.
Fall Lawn Aeration Benefits
Your lawn benefits significantly from aeration and helps to reduce the maintenance your lawn requires. Whether you’re aerating in the spring or the fall, both will be hugely beneficial to your lawn. Some of the key benefits of aeration are stronger grassroots, reduced puddling or water runoff, and an improved air exchange between the soil. There are also long-term benefits that come from aeration, such as your lawn becoming less susceptible to disease and thatch build up.
Why Should I Aerate my Lawn in the Fall?
the two best times your lawn will benefit from aeration is spring and fall. During the fall, your lawn is preparing for winter, which means it’s enhancing its roots. Aerating your lawn will help your lawn to increase root growth and allows your lawn to breath and minimize thatch build up but also to improve your seed to soil contact. This becomes especially beneficial when applying fall fertilizer to your lawn. Aerating your lawn will help contribute to a fuller and thicker lawn in the spring, giving you more time to enjoy a greener lawn throughout the summer.
Over seeding in fall
The ideal times to overseed lawns are in spring from March to early May, and late summer into early fall from the end of August into September. Fall is by far the best time to over seed , That's when daytime temperatures are still warm enough to encourage growth and nights get cooler, giving new seedlings a break from the heat. Lawn grasses like that.
Fall fertilizer Formulated to stimulate root growth and development
High in potassium – this increases winter hardiness
Well balanced blend to keep turf health high late in the season and as it enters dormancy
Lower in nitrogen. Promoting excessive late season growth by applying high rates of nitrogen is not necessary and can potentially have a negative effect on turf health.
