LawnStarter’s 10-point fall lawn care checklist includes pro tips on aeration, overseeding, and fertilizing to ensure a healthy spring lawn.
Author: Amanda Shiffler
Most comfortable with soil under her fingernails, Amanda has an enthusiasm for gardening, agriculture, and all things plant-related. With a master's degree in agriculture and more than a decade of experience gardening and tending to her lawn, she combines her plant knowledge and knack for writing to share what she knows and loves.
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