Lawn Maintenance and Prep
Live on Lawn!
Tips for End of
Summer Health
From barbecues and summer parties to gardening
and endless games of fetch with your pup, your lawn
has endured lots of activity this summer.
B
ut, the summer
isn’t over yet and
your lawn needs
some TLC. Go out
with a bang by
rejuvenating your
lawn and prepping for the
cooler season ahead. Follow
these tips to have your yard
look greener, fluffier and
healthier than ever next
spring.
Help Your Lawn Hang On All
Winter Long
1.
Know How to Mow.
When mowing, keep the
mower blades high (3”
or higher) to encourage
healthy roots.
2.
Agree to Reseed. If all
of your lawn looks dry
and brown, overseed
the whole lawn. If only
certain areas look bare,
reseed only those spots.
3.
First, perform a soil test
and improve if needed.
Then cut grass lower
than normal and remove
clippings. Level and
rake soil smooth.
With a broadcast
spreader, apply a seed
that best suits your
region and weather.
Finally, water.
4.
Prepare with Care. Get
your lawn ready for the
cooler weather ahead
by fortifying it with
nutrients. An organic
fall winterizer promotes
growth, helps lawns
recover from drought
and increases winter
hardiness. So apply an
organic fall winterizer
after you’ve seeded
and mowed. Follow
instructions here.
Fido First. Always use an
organic lawn fertilizer
or winterizer. Harsher,
chemical lawn products
can be eaten, ingested
or passed on to your
dog. This exposure
has been linked with
a higher risk of canine
cancer.
Keep your dog alive longer
by making sure their paws
are safe thanks to organic
lawn products.
And just like that, you’re
done with lawn care for the
summer! How are you going
to celebrate? We foresee a
barbecue with fresh herbs
and spicy homegrown
peppers.