Our seasonal lawn care calendar provides essential tips and advice for maintaining a healthy lawn throughout the year. If your lawn has suffered from hot, dry weather, don’t worry. With a little autumn rain, it will likely recover and be ready for next season. Consult our calendar for specific care instructions based on the time of year.
Autumn seasonal lawn care
- As your lawn's growth slows, gradually increase the height of your mower blades until you stop mowing altogether.
- Scarifying and aerating your lawn can help promote healthy growth by improving airflow and removing weeds and moss. For established lawns, a weed and feed product can provide additional benefits.
- For patchy lawns, consider sowing grass seed or laying turf to create a more uniform appearance.
- If necessary, top-dress your lawn to improve its health and appearance.
Winter seasonal lawn care
- Rake away any leaves or debris on your lawn to create a healthy environment for your grass and prevent infestations.
- To remove worm castings from your lawn, gently sweep them away when they're no longer moist.
- To prevent shade from affecting your lawn, prune back any shrubs or plants that are casting shadows.
- Get your lawn tools ready for winter. Give them a good cleaning and put them away.
- To prevent damage to your lawn, minimize foot traffic, especially when the ground is frozen or saturated with water.
Spring seasonal lawn care
- As temperatures rise, begin mowing your lawn on a higher setting to encourage healthy growth. Gradually lower the blade height over time.
- To improve your lawn's health and appearance, add a layer of topsoil or compost.
- To remove weeds and moss from your lawn, use a scarifier in the spring.
- Fill in those bald spots on your lawn with new grass seed before it gets too warm.
- Give your lawn a boost by sowing more grass seed on top of what's already there.
Summer seasonal lawn care
- While you'll need to mow more often, leaving some areas of your lawn longer can provide habitat for insects and other wildlife.
- To prevent weeds from spreading, remove them by hand before they can set seed.
- To keep your lawn healthy during extended dry periods, water it deeply and regularly. You can also use greywater from your home to conserve water.
- If you have chafer grubs, try using nematodes to get rid of them.
- If you're going to be gone for a while, ask someone next door to water your grass.
Use this lawn care calendar as a guide. Find everything you need at Carpenters Nursery. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you.
