Preparing Your Lawn for Autumn: What Every Kiwi Homeowner Should Know

As the seasons change and the leaves start to fall, your lawn needs a little TLC to stay healthy through autumn and beyond. Here’s how to prepare your lawn for the cooler months:

1. Keep Mowing (But Adjust the Height)

Grass still grows in autumn, though slower. Keep mowing, but raise the cutting height slightly to leave your lawn better protected.

2. Rake the Leaves

Don’t let fallen leaves pile up. They block sunlight and trap moisture, creating the perfect environment for diseases.

3. Feed Your Lawn

Apply a slow-release fertilizer to strengthen your grass before winter sets in. It’s like giving your lawn a hearty meal to sustain it.

4. Aerate the Soil

Help your lawn breathe! Aeration reduces compaction and allows water and nutrients to penetrate the roots.

5. Overseed Thin Patches

Got bare or thin spots? Now’s the time to overseed, giving your grass a head start for spring.

With a little effort now, you’ll have a lush, green lawn ready to bounce back when spring rolls around. Need help with the prep? The Fox team has the tools and expertise to get your lawn autumn-ready.

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