- Dethatch<\/a><\/li>
- Aerate Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>
- Overseed If Needed<\/a><\/li>
- Fertilize Early<\/a><\/li>
- Keep Mowing<\/a><\/li>
- Water Wisely<\/a><\/li>
- Watch For Weeds<\/a><\/li>
- Keep Your Lawn Clean<\/a><\/li>
- Mulch<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Dethatch<\/h2>
One of the first things you should do this fall is dethatch your lawn<\/a>. Thatch is the layer of living and dead plant matter between the soil and your turf. Usually, thatch isn\u2019t a problem; however, it can promote disease and prevent nutrients from getting to your turf when it gets too thick.<\/p>
Nebraskans should dethatch at least once a year, especially if you use your grass clippings as a lawn fertilizer. Dethatching should be done when your turf is actively growing so that it has time to recover. That’s because getting rid of thatch \u2013 either with a power rake<\/a> or a vertical mower \u2013 also thins your grass slightly. Generally, the best time to dethatch is early fall.<\/p>
Aerate Your Lawn<\/h2>
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Photo Credit: Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> After dethatching, aerating your lawn<\/a> should be the next thing on your fall lawn care list. Lawn aeration loosens up compacted soil, like the clay soil that is present in many Nebraskan yards. <\/p>
Soil compaction is bad news for your lawn; it can restrict your grass\u2019s roots and prevent nutrients, air, and water from getting to the root system. It can even cause water to pool on your lawn if it gets too compacted.<\/p>
Like dethatching, aeration should be done when your grass is actively growing to give it time to recover. For cool-season grass lawns, you should aerate in the fall or spring.<\/p>
Overseed If Needed<\/h2>
Throughout the year, your lawn will naturally get thinner as it gets stepped on, eaten by pests, or affected by diseases. Fall is the best time to overseed cool-season grasses in Nebraska<\/a> such as Kentucky bluegrass. <\/p>
Aim to overseed<\/a> as early in the season as possible; early fall \u2013 or very late summer \u2013 is your best bet. The longer you wait to overseed, the longer your grass will have to grow during increasingly colder temperatures.<\/p>
Remember to lightly water the new grass several times a day to promote growth after overseeding. Slow down on watering once it reaches mowing height.<\/p>
Fertilize Early<\/h2>
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Photo Credit: Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Fall lawn fertilization<\/a> is arguably the most important application of the year for cool-season grasses like those in Nebraska. You can fertilize as early as late summer up to about mid-October at the latest. Fertilizer contains vital nutrients that will boost your turf\u2019s growth and help it recover this season. <\/p>
Make sure to use slow-release nitrogen fertilizer, and to fertilize appropriately \u2013 no more than 0.75 pounds at a time. Too much fertilizer breeds fungi and gets wasted, contributing to runoff in local rivers and waterways. That, in turn, can contribute to algal blooms when spring rolls around with warmer temperatures. That\u2019s quite bad for the environment.<\/p>
You can fertilize in late fall, but Elizabeth Exstrom<\/a>, an Extension officer with the University of Nebraska\u2013Lincoln, suggests that it might not be a good idea. According to Exstrom, research shows that grass may not use the fertilizer because it has already started to shut down around the end of October.<\/p>
Keep Mowing<\/h2>
We\u2019ve already established that cool-season grasses experience a burst of growth during the fall. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to bring your mower out and to keep mowing<\/a>. You should mow your lawn until your turf stops growing. <\/p>
Mow your lawn to the proper height, which really depends on the type of grass you have. Tall fescue should be mowed to about 2 inches high, while Kentucky bluegrass does best when mowed to about 2.5 to 3.5 inches tall. Make sure you\u2019re not chopping off more than \u2153 of the grass blades\u2019 height at a time to avoid turf stress.<\/p>
Lastly, make sure your mower blades are sharp before mowing. Dull blades injure your turf instead of giving it a clean cut.<\/p>
Water Wisely<\/h2>
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Photo Credit: Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> You should keep watering your lawn throughout the fall season but less often than in summer. Instead of frequent, shallow watering, Nebraskan homeowners should water their lawns deeply about once a week. Always water in the early morning so that the water doesn\u2019t evaporate too quickly.<\/p>
Toward the end of fall, turn off your automatic irrigation system. Your sprinklers will get damaged if not winterized properly<\/a>. <\/p>
If your lawn is showing signs of drought stress during late fall, you should hand-water it. These are the signs that your grass needs water:<\/p>
- Grass blades fold up<\/li>
- Wilting<\/li>
- Grass turns blue-gray<\/li>
- Footprints don\u2019t disappear after you walk on the grass<\/li> <\/ul>
If you live in western Nebraska, you should keep a closer eye on your lawn, as it\u2019s typically drier there than in other parts of the state.<\/p>
Watch For Weeds<\/h2>
The fall \u2013 particularly October \u2013 is the best time to address weeds. Fall is when many broadleaf weeds in Nebraska start making and storing food in their roots. Any herbicide that you apply to them also gets transported to the roots, which makes them more effective. The UNL suggests applying herbicide after you water your lawn so that the product doesn\u2019t wash off. <\/p>
Spot-treat for weeds instead of applying herbicide throughout your lawn, and use the least toxic weed control product available. Better yet, you should hand-pull weeds when possible. <\/p>
Some weeds you should look out for are dandelions, violets, ground ivy (creeping Charlie), white clover, and thistle. Also be on the lookout for Nebraska’s noxious weeds<\/a>, which are invasive and must be dealt with ASAP. <\/p>
Keep Your Lawn Clean<\/h2>
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Photo Credit: David Goehring<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure> Fall has no shortage of fallen leaves and other debris. While the red, orange, and yellow foliage sets the fall mood, it’s not something you want to keep on your lawn. Debris on your lawn can block your turf from the sun and trap moisture. This can foster lawn diseases, and that\u2019s not something you want to deal with. Make raking your lawn a habit to keep it clean and healthy.<\/p>
Piles of organic matter can also attract pests, such as the most common lawn and garden pests in Nebraska<\/a>: white grubs, cutworms, and fall armyworms. <\/p>
To prevent waste, bag leaf litter and other biodegradable matter in biodegradable waste bags. You can also turn shredded leaves (i.e. from a mulching lawn mower<\/a>) into mulch.<\/p>
Mulch<\/h2>
Why should you mulch<\/a>? Mulching benefits your lawn in many ways, such as keeping it insulated through cold temperatures. Your mulch can be inorganic, such as small stones, or organic, such as shredded bark, leaves, or grass clippings. <\/p>
The leaves and lawn clippings you\u2019ve accumulated can be turned into free mulch<\/a>. Run the leaves and grass clippings under your lawn mower. It would be even better if you had mulching blades to make the clippings very fine. Sprinkle your homemade mulch evenly throughout your lawn and your plants. <\/p>
As a bonus, this organic matter also doubles as a slow-release fertilizer when it decomposes.<\/p>
FAQs About Fall Lawn Care in Nebraska<\/h2>
How do you care for your warm-season grass in the fall?<\/strong>Fall lawn care for warm-season yards is simpler, but that\u2019s only because most of the heavy lifting should be done in the summer when they\u2019re actively growing. Keep mowing and watering your warm-season grass during the fall, but don\u2019t aerate, dethatch, fertilize, or overseed.<\/p> <\/div>
When should you aerate your warm-season grass in Nebraska?<\/strong>Warm-season lawn aeration should be done in the summer when this type of grass is actively growing. In the same vein, you should dethatch, overseed, and fertilize warm-season lawns in the summer, too.<\/p> <\/div>
Should your soil be wet or dry when you aerate?<\/strong>Don\u2019t aerate when your soil is wet because it\u2019ll be muddy. However, you shouldn\u2019t aerate when your soil is too dry, either, as it\u2019ll be too difficult to work with. Slightly damp soil is ideal.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>
Don\u2019t Fall Behind on Your Fall Lawn Care<\/h2>
Maintaining your Nebraska yard in the fall can be a bit involved, but you\u2019ll be rewarded with a beautiful lawn throughout the season. So, roll up your sleeves and get to work. <\/p>
But you don\u2019t have to get down and dirty yourself if you hire a lawn care company to do the work for you. Contact a local lawn pro<\/a> in Nebraska today so that you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the fall scenery. LawnStarter can connect you with pros in your area whether you live in Omaha<\/a> or anywhere else across the Cornhusker State.<\/p>
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