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AT HOME
Forward-thinking yard projects to
tackle as the weather cools off this fall
The temperature may not have
dropped just yet, but make no
mistake, fall is coming. Soon
enough, baseball will give way to football,
green leaves will turn yellow and
red and your lawn care routine will
take on a whole new set of tasks. Fall
lawn care isn't the long marathon of
the summer yard season, but it packs
plenty of work into a few short months
before the winter. You can make this
lawn care blitz a little bit easier by
applying the following tips.
STIMULATE YOUR LAWN.
While your grass may no longer need
its weekly mowing in the fall, you can't
ignore it until spring. Look for brown,
tan or white patches on your lawn, as
this can be a sign of mold growth. Apply
a lawn fungicide to halt this growth and
an organic fertilizer to stop its spread
and support future root growth.
BLOW THOSE
LEAVES AWAY.
Raking leaves can be a Herculean
task, so simplify the process by
investing in a lithium-ion blower.
The Greenworks 60-volt Backpack
Blower is a heavy-duty solution perfect
for homeowners with a quarter
to three-quarters of an acre to cover.
And for yard-lovers that prefer a
handheld blower, Greenworks has
you covered there too! Both solutions
are lightweight and reduce noise
while eliminating emissions, and
because they're battery powered, you
don't have to bother with mixing gas
and oil.
SEED AND SOD.
If you do notice patches of dead
grass in your yard - a common occurrence
if fallen leaves have not been
blown away - don't wait until spring to
address the issue. Over-seeding the area
can rectify the problem if the spaces
are small. If your lawn has signifi cant
portions that have died, it may be time
to look into sodding options instead for
more comprehensive coverage.
A FRESH SPRAY CLEAN.
A season's worth of wind and rain
can leave the sides of your home
looking pretty dingy. Fall cleanup
is the perfect time to give your home
a reset by spraying down your siding,
decks, and patios. Greenworks
2200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
is an environmentally friendly
gas-alternative solution with five
nozzles that allow you to adjust the
tool's water pressure based on the
task at hand. The pressure washer is
also designed with Smart Response
Technology to adjust motor RPMs
as nozzles are changed, ensuring
the perfect water flow for every
job - and the on board LED display
guides you to the best job for each
nozzle, letting you clean your home
in a smart, efficient way.
A HOLE IN THE GROUND
SUPPORTS FUTURE
GROWTH.
Fall is arguably the best time of
year to aerate your yard, allowing
water, oxygen and fertilizer to more
easily reach the root structure of
your grass. Self-propelled aerators
are relatively inexpensive, and you
can also rent one if you plan to make
this a once-a-year chore. Whatever
you decide, tackling this chore now
will allow your lawn to grow back
thicker and fuller next year when it
will be time to start thinking about
spring lawn care once again.
Courtesy BPT