Boise lawn care

As the scorching summer heat draws to an end, it's a great time to plan for fall lawn care. Your grass has been a real trooper, surviving wicked temperatures, a ceaseless parade of barbecues, rough play, and the other rites of summertime lawn brutality. Now, more than ever, it's time to administer first aid, fertilizer, and broadleaf weed killers.

It's a common misconception that once summer's over, your lawn won't need food for growth until spring. The truth is, if you feed your lawn before the chill of winter, you'll be surprised at the vibrant condition of your grass come next spring. Many people split fall lawn feedings into two fertilizer sessions: one in early fall and the other just before the first cold snap.

Tips for Successful Fall Lawn Care Why would you fertilize grass for the winter? Lawns experience significant underground root growth through the colder months. It may not look busy topside -- or at all, if you get snow -- but your lawn is busy below the surface. Consider fertilizers high in nitrogen and potassium for fall feeding.