Wintry weather will be here before you know it, so now is a great time to focus on lawn care that will ensure a healthy lawn come Spring. While we all know the importance of raking, there are other steps you should take for a lush and healthy lawn. Learn more in this week’s blog!

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Now’s the time to think about autumn lawn maintenance.

Autumn Lawn Maintenance That You Should Perform Now

Don’t stop mowing

Just because it’s nearing the end of the season doesn’t mean you should give up on your lawn. Continue to mow and water on schedule until the first frost. As winter gets closer, you should lower your lawnmower blade to its shortest setting for the last two mowings of the year. That way your grass will receive more sunlight and there will be less grass to turn brown, which can leave your lawn looking unkempt.

Aerate your soil

Aerating your soil will allow water, oxygen, and nutrients to more effectively reach your grass, allowing it to grow in more fully. For an in-depth exploration of this topic, check out our blog about the importance of aerating your lawn.

Rake leaves as they fall

Raking leaves is often considered a hated chore, but it is important for your lawn’s health. Plus, it provides a great whole body workout! Neglecting to rake leaves can cause them to form a mat when they get wet which will prevent your lawn from receiving the water, oxygen, and nutrients it needs to thrive.

Interested in hiring a professional to take care of your autumn lawn maintenance?

Contact the Atlantic Maintenance Group. The Atlantic Maintenance Group is a full-service landscaping company, providing maintenance, design, and construction, as well as snow removal, asphalt, and concrete services.

We are your source for complete landscape and facility maintenance for commercial and residential properties throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. We are a self-performing landscaping company, meaning we don’t hire subcontractors, and senior management is involved with every project. Our highly trained team of professionals receives constant, ongoing education on the latest industry trends, updates and safety measures. This ensures we can deliver outstanding customer service and results to our clients, regardless of the size of your job.

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