Scheduling core aeration, overseeding, fertilization, and post-emergent weed control now for the fall will prepare your lawn in Pennsylvania for the winter season. Core aeration loosens your soil and gives the roots of your grass better access to nutrients and other resources it needs to grow strong. Overseeding will thicken up your lawn by filling in bare or patchy areas, which will help prevent weeds and diseases. Fertilization supplies your grass with the nutrients it needs throughout the winter and promotes root growth. Lastly, post-emergent weed control removes any weeds that have sprouted to ensure that your grass is not competing for nutrients as it heads into winter dormancy.

1. Core Aeration

Lawn aeration infographic for properties in Souderton, PA.

The best time to aerate your lawn in Pennsylvania is in the fall because having loosened soil will help with the absorption of nutrients - something your lawn will need to survive the winter. Most lawns experience stress during the summer from increased foot and lawn mower traffic, which can compact the soil. Compacted soil leaves little room for resources, such as sunshine, water, and essential nutrients to reach the roots of your grass. This is why core aeration is essential to schedule for the fall season; your grass will have much better access to essential nutrients that it will need to strengthen up before the winter season.

2. Overseeding

Seeds scattered on patchy lawn near Perkasie, PA.

The best time to overseed your lawn is directly after core aeration in the fall. If your lawn is suffering from patchy spots or is starting to thin, it may not be strong enough to endure the upcoming cold weather. However, overseeding will take care of that. Having a thick lawn is essential to prepare it for the winter and make it into the next season. A thick lawn will help to crowd out potential weeds and your lawn will be better equipped against lawn diseases.

3. Fertilization

Beautiful green lawn in front of a home near Telford, PA.

Scheduling a fertilization treatment in the fall is a great time to give your lawn the nutrients it needs to stay strong all winter. Fertilizing also aids in the recovery from any stress it endured during the summertime. This is especially beneficial for cool-season grass types, which is what our lawns in Pennsylvania consist of. Fertilizing is a great way to prepare your lawn and also give it a great foundation for when it comes out of winter dormancy.

It's best to use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer in the fall because it will help the grass stay green and promotes root development and growth.

4. Post-Emergent Weed Control

Wild violet weeds growing in a yard near Harleysville, PA.

Using post-emergent weed control before the wintertime helps to take care of the weeds stealing nutrients from your lawn. Weeds can become a real problem if they are not taken care of promptly, and scheduling a post-emergent weed control in the fall will clear them out so that your lawn doesn't suffer, especially when it's dormant. After all, it will need all the nutrients it can access to store and prepare for the winter.

Call us to schedule lawn care services for the fall season!

If you want to help your lawn prepare for the winter, our company offers core aeration, overseeding, fertilization, and post-emergent weed control treatments to do just that! Using all 4 lawn care services will give the best possible results, which is why we combined them into one package - the Deluxe Program. You can get the most out of these services if you take advantage of what they offer when used together during the fall season.

We proudly serve commercial, residential, and HOA properties in Telford, Souderton, Harleysville, Quakertown, Perkasie, Doylestown, and other nearby areas in Pennsylvania. To schedule our lawn care services, call us at (215) 723-1034. We look forward to working with you!