It’s that time of year again, when the trees are shedding and our lawns become cluttered with fallen leaves.  Perhaps you find yourself wondering if there is something interesting that you can do with the fallen leaves, beyond just the typical bagging them up and hoping that the yard waste collectors will take away all of your leaf bags.  Below you will find a list of some things that you can do with your fallen leaves.  Perhaps some of these ideas will benefit your fall lawn care routine, or at least inspire you to be creative in your own way.
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Mulch your fallen leaves.  Mulch can be used throughout your flower beds, as a layer of mulch can add a protective covering from winter’s wet, cold days.  This layer can protect your more fragile flowers and shrubs.  Furthermore, the fallen leaves are full of nutrients that can be beneficial for your other plants.

For some homeowners, it may be hard to believe that in order to have a thriving, beautiful lawn in the Spring growing season, that some special activities need to actually be performed in the Fall.  The old saying that prior proper planning can lead to great things further down the road is one that definitely lies true for your yard. 

The southern part of the United States deals with a lot of extreme heat, and sometimes with very little water.  This climate can wreak havoc on a person’s yard.  With just a few simple lawn care routines, you can give your lawn a better chance to thrive and prosper in the next growing season.  Below, you will find a list of some things that you can do now in order to benefit your lawn immensely in the Spring.

Finally, the long, hot days of summer are beginning to cool and the leaves are starting to turn.  For many of us, this past summer was extraordinarily hot and dry.  Many people experienced high water bills as they made the attempt to keep their lawns quenched and free from drying out too badly.  Even though the days are now becoming a bit cooler, the best advice is to not completely stop the watering process…just yet.

As many people who live within the southern part of the United States already know, just because the calendar says “Autumn”, the thermometer may still be saying “Summer”.  Lawn experts generally agree that property owners should continue to water their lawns well into late fall.  In fact, in areas that receive very little precipitation, say an inch or less during a week’s time span, then you may need to continue watering throughout the winter months, as well.
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​Most lawns, especially warm weather grasses, require moisture on a year-round basis.  In the cooler months, even though your lawn will not require quite as much water as it does in the extreme heat conditions, it will remain “thirsty” and require some water all the time.  The best practice is to monitor your grass on a regular basis and water as needed throughout the fall and winter seasons.