As we move through our autumn season, we have been fortunate to have many days of beautiful fall weather here in Kentuckiana. Those warm, dry conditions though have caused our lawns a lot of stress. We have seen little to no rainfall during these past few weeks so keep those sprinklers and irrigation systems running regularly!

Here are a few more things that can be done now for your lawn:

Seeding: ​If your lawn has spots of dead, matted bluegrass or ryegrass that did not survive through this past summer, these spots must be raked and seeded to allow desirable grass to grow. Simply rake the spots clean, add some fresh topsoil or compost and then sprinkle with grass seed. Always use a turf-type tall fescue blend, the best choice for our area. Read any seed package carefully prior to purchase, as many seeds that claim to be fescue have additives like bluegrass or ryegrass. Avoid this problem by purchasing the highest quality turf-type tall fescue grass seed available by calling Lawn Cure at 812-246-8800.

Be sure to let your lawn care company know if you have seeded so your applications can be adjusted to best support your new seed!

Mowing: When mowing, always set your highest settings, one that leaves at least a 3" blade. Leaving the grass blade taller helps promotes a deeper and stronger root. Cutting the grass too short will stress out the blade/roots and cause the grass to brown out and in some cases die out. Make sure your mower blades are sharp, as a dull blade can tear the grass and lead to browning out and health issues with your turf.

Lawn Nutrients: Be sure your lawn is scheduled for at least two fall applications, one in early-mid fall and one in late fall. Fall is the most important time to provide the proper nutrients to your lawn as you prepare the lawn to entire the dormant conditions of winter.

Wishing you all the best in your fall lawn endeavors!