Seeding your lawn in the fall offers its own set of advantages for your lawn care.
There are many reasons why seeding your lawn in the fall benefits your lawn care now, and in the future.
Good soil temperatures
Soil temperatures in the fall are still warm enough for germination, but daytime high temperatures aren’t as severe as in the summer. This decreases the risk of the grass seed germinating and then getting burned up by intense summer heat.
Good moisture and sunlight opportunities
There are more opportunities for moisture in the fall, as fall rains are more common than summer rains. Also, these rainfalls usually aren’t as heavy, which means less of a chance for soil erosion or your grass seed washing away in a summer downpour.
The sun is a key ingredient in getting your grass seed to germinate. Sunlight is still plentiful in the fall, but it’s less direct and harsh than in the summertime.
Offers extra development time
Seeding your lawn in the fall allows for extra development time. You can establish grass seed growth in the fall, and then pick up right where you left off in the spring, giving your lawn two great growing seasons before the summer heat kicks in. It also allows PRO-TURF Services to be able to apply the important pre-emergent step in your spring lawn care without worrying about damage to new grass seedlings.
Less work for you
Steadier rainfall and milder temperatures in the fall mean less lawn care work for you to nurture the new grass seed as it germinates. The later season also means less competition from weeds compared to the spring or summer.
We can help you decide when seeding your lawn is best
Whether you choose to seed your lawn in the spring or the fall, our team of professionals at PRO-TURF Services are here to offer guidance and recommend the best variety of grass seed to get the lawn you’ve always wanted. Get started with PRO-TURF Services lawn care today: www.pro-turfservices.com/request-a-quote.
Advantages of Seeding your Lawn in the Fall:
- Soil temperatures – still warm but not severe
- Moisture – fall rains more common
- Sunlight – avoid severe summer sunlight
- Extra development time – two growing seasons before summer
- Easier to manage – less time-consuming or worrisome
