Do not stop watering too early: Continue to water regularly into October-this will allow the turf to recover from the summer, start to fill in damaged areas, and push back the emergence of winter mites.
Mow: Continue to mow as the yard needs it and keep grass length to about 2 1/2 to 3 inches. When mowing never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting off too much of the blade puts the yard under a great deal of extra stress.
Fertilize: Unless you are using a slow release fertilizer that feeds the yard over the entire summer, get a a fertilization. This will promote growth at a time when the lawn is trying to recover from the summer and build a good base for the following year.
Weed: Fall is the time to get rid of weeds. The weeds that hardended off during the heat of the summer are opening up more and are easier to kill. Destroying them now, all the way down to the root level, means fewer weeds next year.
Aerate: If you have a yard with high traffic, fall is a good time to aerate to relieve the soil compaction. Compacted soil prevents moisture and nutrients from getting to the roots and prevents the roots from breathing. Grass trying to grow in highly compacted soil cannot recover properly.

As always everyone here at Mother Nature’s Son is here to keep your turf healthy. Never hesitate to contact us at 785-341-0201