Early Fall Tips For a Healthy Lawn
August - September
- Set your mower blade to it's highest setting, about 3 inches is ideal
- Use your soil test recommendations to determine if your lawn needs fertilizer, now is the best time to apply
- No soil test? Apply no more than 2 lbs of nitrogen per 1000 square feet of lawn, and use phosphorous-free fertilizer.
It's Easy to Reduce Your Use of Lawn Chemicals
- Fertilize? -
Mow high and just leave the clippings on the lawn. If you have to
fertilize ask for phosphorus free and use these
recommendations.
- Got Weeds?
- Try spreading perennial reygrass on your lawn. Repeat as needed
throughout the growing season.
- Got Bugs or Plant Diseases? - Visit the
UMCE Pest Management Office Homeowner Page
or call their experts at 581-3880.
- "Weed and Feed?"
- Avoid combination products that contain both fertilizers and
pesticides. Keep an eye on packaging some mulches even contain
pesticides.
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