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nmower TLC patches and dead areas. The plugs
from aeration will break down
It’s a common source of spring and the holes will refill.”
frustration, Kuhns said, to get a sad gasp
when you give the mower’s starter cord a Fertilizing
yank. Avoid this with a little time devoted
to fall shutdown routines. “Check the air Honnen said the best
in the tires, clean and clear grass that’s fall application is a slow-
clinging to the deck, sharpen your blades, release fertilizer. “This
change the oil and the spark plugs. Don’t strengthens the roots
forget the oil filter, air filter and fuel filter.” over the winter and helps
avoid browning out deep
Lawn touch-ups into next summer,” he said.
Well-timed fall fertilizing often
“The best time of year to grow grass is accounts for those lawns that
the fall,” Prorok said. “If you’ve aerated, look great early in spring. He also
you can get seed into the ground when recommended pulverized lime in the fall
it will get more rain than in summer. to help suppress clover, dandelion and
other broadleaf weeds.
You can add some
quality topsoil Hardscape your life
and reseed
“Fall’s not just the time to batten down
the hatches,” Honnen said. “It’s also a
great time to treat yourself to an outdoor
feature like a firepit or outdoor pizza
oven. If you start early enough, you can
still enjoy it this year.”
pools & poolscapes / outdoor living spaces
decks, fences & pergolas / patios, walks & walls / 3D rendering
610.395.6940 // plantique.com
from aeration will break down
It’s a common source of spring and the holes will refill.”
frustration, Kuhns said, to get a sad gasp
when you give the mower’s starter cord a Fertilizing
yank. Avoid this with a little time devoted
to fall shutdown routines. “Check the air Honnen said the best
in the tires, clean and clear grass that’s fall application is a slow-
clinging to the deck, sharpen your blades, release fertilizer. “This
change the oil and the spark plugs. Don’t strengthens the roots
forget the oil filter, air filter and fuel filter.” over the winter and helps
avoid browning out deep
Lawn touch-ups into next summer,” he said.
Well-timed fall fertilizing often
“The best time of year to grow grass is accounts for those lawns that
the fall,” Prorok said. “If you’ve aerated, look great early in spring. He also
you can get seed into the ground when recommended pulverized lime in the fall
it will get more rain than in summer. to help suppress clover, dandelion and
other broadleaf weeds.
You can add some
quality topsoil Hardscape your life
and reseed
“Fall’s not just the time to batten down
the hatches,” Honnen said. “It’s also a
great time to treat yourself to an outdoor
feature like a firepit or outdoor pizza
oven. If you start early enough, you can
still enjoy it this year.”
pools & poolscapes / outdoor living spaces
decks, fences & pergolas / patios, walks & walls / 3D rendering
610.395.6940 // plantique.com
