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Fall is a time many of us look forward to in the Annapolis area.  The temperatures cool down and the leaves turn brilliant colors, and we anticipate the changing of seasons.  It is also a time of transition for your lawn as your grass prepares for the winter to come. At Lawn Doctors of Annapolis , we know that transition time is the best window of opportunity for several key lawn maintenance activities.  If you would like to know what you can do this fall to help create a thick green carpet of grass next spring, keep reading this month’s blog!   1) Fertilize Fall is the most important time of the year to apply fertilizer for a healthy lawn because the nutrients it provides are what your lawn uses to get through the winter.  Those nutrients also help your grass bounce back next spring. If you plan to aerate too, you will want to wait and fertilize afterward so the nutrients can get directly down to the roots of your turf. 2) Weed & Pest Control Your lawn is m...

Fall is here! While you may not be thinking about tending to your lawn now that the weather is cooling off and the grass is about to go dormant, fall is actually a great time to pay extra attention to the yard so that you can enjoy an even better-looking lawn in the spring. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay Area , and we are here to help you have the lawn of your dreams. Keep reading to learn more about how to care for your lawn in the fall! Don't Stop Mowing Contrary to popular belief, grass keeps growing all the way until frost comes in the winter. If you stop mowing in September, then your grass could get out of control and cause a lot of issues when it does finally go dormant in its overgrown state. So, keep mowing the yard to a healthy height. Also, once it is finally time to stop mowing, then you should winterize the lawn mower so that it works just as well in the next season! This process includes a full inspection, blade sharpeni...

Soon, fall will be here in earnest and it will be time to bundle up and start raking the leaves. Some people think that lawn care ends in this season, but that couldn't be further from the truth! Lawn Doctor of Annapolis has several ways to treat your lawn in the fall so that it comes back better than ever in the spring. Keep reading to learn what we can do for you in the next few months so you can enjoy the lawn of your dreams. Winter Preparation It's important for your lawn to be ready for the winter. Lawn Doctor has a treatment plan that can help make this happen, giving your lawn the strength it needs. Our treatments take into consideration your lawn’s specific composition, imbalances, and potential weaknesses for a customized experience. Core Aeration The summer months can be hard on your lawn. When the weather warms up, that means more activity in the yard, which can cause your soil to become compacted. Aerating your lawn in the fall will ensure it h...