Careers
Multi-Knowledge: Fall lawn care - strengthen your lawn now and prepare it for winter
Brown blades of grass, bare patches, and a lawn that looks a bit worn out overall: Heat and prolonged dry spells can take a significant toll in the summer. But even if your lawn looks anything but healthy right now, there’s still plenty you can do. Fall is the ideal time to help your lawn recover and, at the same time, prepare it well for winter.
That’s because, while the intense heat is over, the soil is still pleasantly warm. Cooler temperatures and more frequent rainfall create good conditions for growth. The grass can recover, form new roots, and gradually fill in smaller gaps.
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Although the intense heat is over, the soil is still pleasantly warm. Cooler temperatures and more frequent rainfall create ideal conditions for growth. The grass can recover, form new roots, and gradually fill in small gaps.
By following these four steps, you can lay the perfect foundation for a healthy lawn next year:
Although the intense heat is over, the soil is still pleasantly warm. Cooler temperatures and more frequent rainfall create ideal conditions for growth. The grass can recover, form new roots, and gradually fill in small gaps.
By following these four steps, you can lay the perfect foundation for a healthy lawn next year:
3. Remove leaves regularly
As beautiful as colorful fall leaves may be, they shouldn’t be left on the lawn for too long. A thick layer of leaves blocks light and air from reaching the grass. At the same time, moisture can build up underneath, which can promote the growth of moss and fungal diseases. Therefore, be sure to rake up fallen leaves regularly and remove them from the lawn.
4. Don't mow the grass too short during the last mowing of the season
Depending on the weather, the last mowing of the season usually takes place in late October or early November. When mowing, be careful not to cut the grass too short. A cutting height of about 5 to 6 cm is ideal.
This preserves enough foliage to absorb light, while also providing the grass with better protection against frost. The same rule applies in the fall: It’s better to mow regularly while the lawn is still growing than to cut it back drastically just once before winter.
How to use BodenVital and Royal Green
Apply BodenVital evenly to the lawn according to the recommended usage instructions.
Next, apply Royal Green as a 2% solution: To do this, mix 100 ml of Royal Green with 5 liters of water and apply it evenly to the lawn. For continuous plant strengthening, we recommend applying it three times a year—in the spring, early summer, and fall. This effectively combines nutrient supply, soil health, and plant strengthening.
Apply BodenVital evenly to the lawn according to the recommended usage instructions.
Next, apply Royal Green as a 2% solution: To do this, mix 100 ml of Royal Green with 5 liters of water and apply it evenly to the lawn. For continuous plant strengthening, we recommend applying it three times a year—in the spring, early summer, and fall. This effectively combines nutrient supply, soil health, and plant strengthening.
Lay the foundation now for a beautiful lawn in the spring
Even if the lawn looks a little uninviting at first after a hot summer, fall offers a real opportunity for regeneration. With sufficient nutrients, active soil life, strong roots, and the right care, the grass can recover and head into winter well-prepared.
And the work you do in the fall pays off twice over: A healthy, well-rooted lawn has a better foundation for a strong start in the spring—and is also better equipped to handle the challenges of the coming summer.
Multiwissen - Barbara's effective tips for every home
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