Fall Lawn Care in Texas

 Close up view of green lawn with fall leaves

Taking care of your lawn this fall is critical if you would like a great looking yard waiting for you this spring. A lot of people don’t understand how important it is to properly prepare your lawn before it goes into dormancy for winter. By following these steps, you can ensure that you will have a great looking yard come springtime. 


Keep Watering

A lot of Texas homeowners make the mistake of not watering their lawn during fall. They do a great job in the spring and summer, but then kind of fall behind when fall rolls around. They think they can rely on the weather to do the watering for them, which isn’t always necessarily true. Don’t be like those homeowners. Instead, make sure you keep watering your lawn up until the first frost around October. Each week leading up to the first frost your lawn should be getting one inch of water. 


Rake the Yard

It’s important that you rake the leaves from your lawn each fall. When you let leaves pile up on your grass, the sunlight is being blocked and not able to reach your grass. The leaves also create an environment that fungus thrives in. If you wait until the spring to rake the leaves from your yard, you may find dead grass underneath. 


Keep Cutting Your Grass

Even if the weather cools off, grass can still grow. Your grass will continue to grow all the way up to the first frost. To ensure that you have the healthiest grass come springtime, continue cutting your grass at the proper height. If you leave it too long, fungi could grow, if you cut it too short, it may not be able to withstand the cold. 


If you want the best looking lawn come spring, it’s important that you follow these steps all the way to dormancy. Call AquaTX Sprinkler today for all your irrigation and sprinkler system needs. An efficiently running sprinkler system is one of the most important steps to proper lawn care, no matter what time of year.


AquaTX Sprinkler is a trusted leader in sprinkler and irrigation installation and repair. If you’re looking for a professional company with integrity who puts the customers first, you found the right one. Call us at 1-512-450-4217 or visit our website to save water and money today!
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