🍂 Fall Lawn Care Tips from C & S Country Gardens in Lorette, Manitoba
Want a lush, vibrant lawn next spring? Then now’s the time to roll up your sleeves—fall is prime season for lawn improvement, and C & S Country Gardens has everything you need, from premium grass seed to effective weed control solutions.
🌱 Fertilize for Strong Roots Autumn is the ideal time to fertilize. Lawns focus on root development in the fall, and a strong root system is the foundation of healthy turf. Choose a fertilizer with over 20% nitrogen, ideally with slow-release nitrogen to nourish your lawn steadily until the ground freezes. Aim to fertilize in early September for best results.
🕳️ Aerate and Overseed Aeration boosts root growth and allows nutrients to penetrate deeper. Many gardeners follow up with overseeding—just make sure to do it by mid-September so new grass has time to establish before winter.
🌾 Repair Bare Spots with Quality Seed Warm soil and cooler air make fall perfect for seeding. Use a high-quality seed blend—look for mixes containing Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, and perennial ryegrass.
Kentucky bluegrass creates thick, attractive turf but struggles in shade or salty soil.
Fine fescues (like chewings red, creeping red, and hard fescue) thrive in shade and tolerate salt.
Perennial ryegrass germinates quickly—within five days—and helps stabilize soil while slower-growing grasses catch up.
đź“… Sow by September 15 to ensure your lawn is ready before winter sets in.
🌿 Prefer Sod? Lay It Now Fall is also great for sodding. Sod roots quickly in cooler weather and knits firmly into the soil.
🚫 Weed Control: Strike While It’s Effective Perennial weeds like dandelion, creeping Charlie, thistle, and clover are best tackled in fall. As daylight shortens, weeds send nutrients to their roots—making it the perfect time to apply herbicide that will be absorbed deep into the plant and eliminate it completely. Mid-to-late September is your window for effective weed control.
🌟 Your Lawn’s Best Season Is Now With the right care this fall, you’ll be rewarded with a thick, green lawn come spring. Stop by C & S Country Gardens in Lorette, Manitoba for expert advice and top-quality products to make it happen.
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