Autumn Lawncare

How do I treat my lawn in autumn?
When should I spread autumn lawn feed?
When should I treat my lawn in autumn?
Can you fertilize lawn in autumn?
What is the best autumn lawn treatment?
What should I put on my lawn in September?
Is scarifying good for a lawn?
What should I do to my lawn in November?
Is Moss bad for your lawn?
Can you top dress lawn in autumn?
Can I overseed my lawn in September?
How do I revive my lawn after scarifying?

How do I treat my lawn in autumn?

Feed

To finish off, perk up tired lawns by giving them a feed. Use an autumn lawn fertiliser, which is high in phosphates and potash. ...
Don't be tempted to use a spring fertiliser. ...
If your lawn is in a hosepipe ban area, wait until you've had some decent rain and the grass is actively growing before carrying out any work.

When should I spread autumn lawn feed?

September and October are great months for the Autumn lawn feed. Not only does this give you a fantastic lawn now, helping it recover from summer use but also 'winterizes' the lawn giving it some protection from the ravages of winter temperatures and disease.

When should I treat my lawn in autumn?

Any treatment is best carried out during September, when there is time for the grass to respond before the soil temperatures fall and growth terminates for the season.

Can you fertilize lawn in autumn?

Fertilise: If you only feed your lawn once a year, do it in Spring; if you only fertilise twice a year, do it in Spring and Autumn. Feeding now will green your lawn up ahead of winter also make it stronger and better able to resist damage from extreme cold, even frost.

What is the best autumn lawn treatment?

We recommend using either Miracle-Gro EverGreen Autumn Lawn Care or Miracle-Gro EverGreen Premium Plus Autumn & Spring Lawn Food. These products are best applied using a lawn spreader to ensure even application over your lawn - this will help prevent any scorching or damage.

What should I put on my lawn in September?

Fall Lawn Care Tips

Remove the leaves. A carpet of colorful autumn leaves may look nice and be fun to play in, but they're no good for grass. ...
Keep cutting, but to the correct height. Don't put that mower away yet. ...
Continue watering. ...
Loosen the soil. ...
Add fertilizer. ...
Spread seed. ...
Stay on schedule.

Is scarifying good for a lawn?

In a nutshell, scarification removes material, probably in the form of thatch or moss that will otherwise prevent good dense grass growth. If you do not scarify, debris will build up and lead to other problems. Thatchy and mossy lawns will not be very wear or drought tolerant.

What should I do to my lawn in November?

Mow your lawn before you fertilize in November. Apply fertilizer evenly in strips in an area to avoid burnt grass. Spread half of the fertilizer in a north to south direction in strips and then spread the other half for the area in an east to west direction.

Is Moss bad for your lawn?

Moss acts as a great erosion control and helps retain moisture and nutrients in the soil. Aesthetically, mosses add a natural beauty to the lawn and garden setting, typically filling in void spaces of soil where little else will grow (Figure 3).

Can you top dress lawn in autumn?

Top Dressing

Any well-worn patches can be top-dressed now – give the area a good fork over initially, and top dress using a fine top soil, lightly raked in and levelled across the area. A little bit of fertiliser can be added as well.

Can I overseed my lawn in September?

Fall is the best time to overseed a lawn or repair thin or bare areas. Cool nights and mild, shorter days provide the ideal conditions for seed germination. Grass seed is better able to retain moisture during the fall, and seedlings will thrive without the extreme heat that occurs in the summer months.

How do I revive my lawn after scarifying?

Aerate, Either By Spiking or Hollow Tining

If your lawn is in good nick and you've scarified as part of your lawn calendar, then spike with a garden fork, aerator sandals or rolling aerator. This will improve airflow and the penetration of water and nutrients into the soil and encourage deeper rooting.