As summer fades and the cool autumn air sets in, it’s time to turn your attention to fall lawn care. Summers can be harsh on lawns, with high heat and drought taking a toll on grass health. Fall lawn treatments… Read More
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How to Take Care of Your Lawn After Aeration
Aeration is a crucial lawn care practice that involves creating small holes in the soil to let air, water, and nutrients reach the grass roots more effectively. Scientific Plant Service recommends this service in early fall. However, after aeration, it’s… Read More
Transitioning Your Landscape Into Autumn: Top Tips
As we prepare for autumn’s arrival, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your landscape for the changing season. At Scientific Plant Service, we understand that proper care during this transition is crucial for maintaining a healthy lawn… Read More
Tips for Managing Fallen Leaves on Your Landscape
As fall progresses, more and more leaves will fall onto your landscape. While these leaves may look lovely with their warm autumnal colors, you must decide what should be done about the leaves that cover your grass and garden beds…. Read More
Seeding Your Lawn in October
Your lawn may go dormant in winter, but you still have time in October to seed any bare patches and prepare for the growth of a thicker, greener lawn in spring. Seeding your lawn in October is often better than… Read More
Should You Mulch in the Fall?
It may seem that adding mulch to your garden beds or landscape during fall is counterproductive. However, laying mulch in the fall can be beneficial in protecting vulnerable plants from the harshest frost and winter temperatures. Mulching in the fall… Read More
Your Fall Lawn Care and Watering Guide
Proper watering of your lawn is essential for keeping your turf thriving and healthy during the summer months when sunlight hours are long, and temperatures are high. However, as fall arrives and cooler temperatures move in, it’s important to update… Read More
How to Protect Your Lawn From Frost Damage
The morning frost that forms on blades of grass during a cold autumn or winter morning may look attractive but can lead to problems. When temperatures near the ground fall below 32 degrees, condensation or dew will transform into frost…. Read More
Why Raking Leaves Is Necessary Fall Lawn Care
Fallen leaves can look quite appealing once they’re on the ground, and the bright oranges and reds are what we think of when we think of autumn. However, each year homeowners undertake the task of raking all of those leaves… Read More
The Importance of Fall Pre-Emergent Herbicides
Fall has just begun, but your lawn care responsibilities for the year are not finished. There is still a lot of work that can be done so that your plants, trees, and shrubs stay healthy and are vibrant once spring… Read More
The Truth Behind Late Fall Seeding Myths
Many homeowners may be reluctant to seed their lawn in the fall. They may worry that waiting until late fall to begin seeding will mean that their lawn will not fully benefit from new growth. The truth is that late… Read More
Test Your Soil Now; Don’t Wait Until Spring
Soil testing is a regular part of landscape maintenance, and like most landscaping tasks, people tend to practice it during the spring. However, conducting a soil test in the fall may be more efficient and economical than waiting for the… Read More