Have you ever wondered how amazing looking lawns get its luscious look? We know the secret, and it’s fertilizing your lawn in the fall. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s necessary to fertilize your lawn in the fall. When you feed your lawn in the fall, it contributes to the looks and health of the lawn. Also, fall is a time for storing nutrients and growth for healthy roots, lasting until next spring.  We’ll give you reasons why you should fertilize your lawn in the fall, informing you of the benefits you’re missing out!

Repair and Rejuvenate

Our lawns take a beating, whether it’s from the summer heat, foot traffic, or drought, your lawn needs some attention. That’s why it’s essential to replenish tiresome grass, for a quick recovery process and better looks. The repair and rejuvenate process is to prepare for the upcoming seasons: winter and spring.

Nutrient Boost Before Winter

As the end of the growing season nears, lawns need to need nutrients. It’s imperative to feed your lawn before winter, as the frozen soil and cold weather can hinder the roots. If you want strong roots before winter, apply fertilizer in the fall. Depending on where you are, winter can be brutal. Feeding your lawn before it goes through the harshness of winter will save you some trouble. Also, you are preparing your lawn to emerge better than ever for spring. 

Greener Lawn for Spring

Your lawn’s growth and energy will come to a near standstill during the dormant season. Feeding in the fall boosts your lawn with essential nutrients to store for the spring growing season. Your lawn will thank you, leading to a more greener landscape, thicker and vibrant lawn.  In all, fertilizing in the fall will give your lawn stamina and durability for the upcoming winter season. Then, it will emerge in the early spring, looking incredibly green and lush. 

Conclusion

Always choose a fertilizer that’s easy to apply and nutrient-rich. This allows the lawn to recover from fall and build strong roots. A fertilizer that increases its ability to absorb water and nutrients is good too. Your lawn goes through several seasons, but the most critical rejuvenation period is fall. In short, you repair your lawn after summer, revitalize it during the fall in preparation for winter, ready for its emergence in spring. If you aren’t sure which fertilizer to apply or how to apply fertilizer for fall in general, consult with a professional today. Fill out an online form or give us a call at 781-828-2029. 

When your beautiful green lawn becomes invaded by weeds, we understand how frustrating it can be. Being able to identify the weeds is the first step to determining what to do about them. We’ve compiled a list of the most common lawn and garden invaders, and how to get rid of them. 

Common Types of Weeds

 

• Dandelions- Yes, you read that right! Dandelions are not a flower; they’re a weed! Dandelion is a broadleaf perennial, disguised by bright yellow flowers and large, flat rosettes of leaves rising from a tall taproot. They commonly favor thin turf.

• Crabgrass is an annual with branching stems, coarse, blue-green and purple leaf blades, and are smooth or hairy depending on the species. There are flower heads with fingerlike spikes. 

• Ground Ivy– This weed is another broadleaf perennial with square stems and bright green rounded leaves with scalloped edges. Ground Ivy reproduces by seed and creeping stems that root as they touch the ground. This type of week prefers damp soil and shade. 
• White Clover– White Clover is another broadleaf perennial that used to be included in grass seed mixes before it was recognized as a weed. Like any clover, it’s known by three-lobed leaves with a white crescent-shaped band. White Clover prefers and thrives in sparse, undernourished turf with excessive moisture. 

How to Get Rid of Them

Crowd Out Weeds

Most weeds are opportunists and will grow wherever they find space that will allow them to grow. However, most weeds won’t stand a chance in healthy grass. A sensible lawn care plan will help stop weed problems before they have a chance to start. So remember, healthy, full grass means little to no weeds. 

Fertilize Enough, But Not Too Much

Too little fertilizer will lead to sparse lawn that competes with weeds, and too much fertilizer will promote and nurture certain weed growth. Strike the perfect balance of fertilizer by following the application rates on the bags of fertilizer. Also, use fertilizers with a high percentage of controlled-release nitrogen that provide a slow, steady nutrient supply. The frequency and timing of your fertilizing effort is crucial to lawn health, and therefore weed growth. Make sure to keep up with your fertilizing schedule based on your location and the seasons. Some areas may only need to be fertilized twice a year, while others may need more. 

Water Grass Infrequently and Deeply

Frequent, light watering causes shallow roots and helps annual weeds germinate. Instead, provide your lawn with infrequent, deep watering. Typically, lawns need one inch of water per week. This will help promote healthy grass and exterminate any chances weeds may form. 

Mow Higher

Mowing too low on your lawn causes short, weak grass. It weakens the turf by reducing the ability of a grass leaf to produce nutrients. It also lets light hit the soil surface, which promotes weed growth. 

Hand Weed

Keeping a healthy lawn can help prevent weeds, but for the weeds that have already grown, hand-weeding is the best defense for small yards. This method is the most effective on broadleaf weeds; pulling them when they’re young before they flower and seed is the best way to keep them from spreading. This is easiest when the soil is damp. Once the weed is out, promptly reseed the area, or the weed will regrow in its place.

 

One of the jobs that many homeowner’s dread is watering their lawn and plants during the hot summer months. It’s a time-consuming process that may be costing you much more than you realize! In addition to wasting money from your wallet, manually watering your lawn and plants is wasting one of earth’s precious natural resources. 

Lowering Your Water Bill

It’s no secret that you see a hike in your water bill costs during the seasons when you water your lawn and plants. Of course, there’s no way to get rid of that increase completely, but a sprinkler system could help lower it! One of the biggest mistakes made during manual watering is assuming that the entire lawn needs to same amount. Realistically, some parts of your yard need only a fraction of the water that other parts require. Sprinkler systems are able to give your lawn only the amount of water that it needs. This works to lower your water bill in a dramatic way overtime.

Saving More Than Just Money

As your water bill is lowered, so is your environmental impact. Saving water is something that we all should try to do. Sure, turning the water off while you brush your teeth can help, but not overwatering your lawn will have a much bigger impact! In addition to your environmental savings, you’ll be saving time. Manually watering your lawn each day can become very time consuming, especially for those of you with a bigger lawn. Sprinkler systems can be set on an auto-timer that turns them on at the same time each day. They’ll turn off when they’re done and you can have the peace of mind knowing that your lawn is watered rather your home to do it or not! Most sprinkler systems can be installed into your lawn and flower beds without disrupting what’s already there. It’s a quick and easy process that will begin saving you money right away! 

Contact Berardi Irrigation

After just a few months of enjoying a lower water bill, you’ll see just how worthy of an investment the sprinkler system was! Anything you save after that is extra money in your pocket to spend on improving your flowerbeds or other areas of the home! Scheduling a free consultation and estimate is the best time to ask any questions you may have and get a better understanding of how the process works.