As summer winds down in Calgary and Red Deer, it’s time to give your yard the care it needs to thrive through the fall and winter months. Cooler temperatures and more moisture make early fall the perfect season for lawn care tasks that set the stage for a healthy, lush lawn next spring. Here’s what you should do now to prepare your yard for fall.
What to do to prepare your yard for Fall
1. Rake and Remove Debris
Fallen leaves, twigs, and leftover summer growth can smother your lawn and invite pests or disease. Rake regularly and keep your yard clear so your grass can breathe.
2. Aerate Your Lawn
Compacted soil prevents water, nutrients, and oxygen from reaching grass roots. Aeration opens up the soil, encouraging deeper root growth. In Calgary and Red Deer’s clay-heavy soils, aerating in fall makes a huge difference for lawn health.
3. Fertilize for Strong Roots
Fall is the best time to fertilize! A slow-release fertilizer strengthens roots, helping your lawn store energy for winter and bounce back strong in spring. Earth Smart’s fall lawn fertilizer is specially formulated for our Alberta conditions.
4. Overseed Thin Areas
Cooler temperatures and moist soil create the perfect conditions for grass seed to germinate. Overseeding now fills in bare patches, improves turf density, and helps prevent weeds from taking over next year.
5. Control Weeds
Weeds are still actively growing in the fall. Applying a weed control treatment now prevents them from spreading and makes your lawn less stressed heading into winter.
6. Keep Mowing — But Adjust Height
Don’t stop mowing too early! Continue mowing until the grass stops growing. For your last few cuts, lower the mower blade slightly (but not too short) to prevent matting under snow.
7. Water Deeply Before Winter
Even in fall, your lawn needs water. Give your grass a deep watering before the ground freezes to prevent winter drought stress.
Why Fall Yard Care Matters in Calgary & Red Deer
Alberta winters are tough on lawns, especially with fluctuating freeze-thaw cycles. By tackling these tasks in September, you’re giving your lawn the best chance to survive winter and thrive next spring.
At Earth Smart Property Solutions, we provide Fall Clean Up, Core Aeration, Fall Weed Control and Vegetation Control tailored to Calgary and Red Deer homeowners. Let us help you take the guesswork out of fall lawn care.
👉 Call us today at 403-456-2099 or toll-free at 1-866-444-7174 to book your fall services!
If you have any questions or concerns about your lawn, please feel free to contact our team of lawn care professionals in Calgary or Red Deer and they’d be happy to help answer any questions that you may have.
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