Fall’s less intense temperatures are great for sprouting grasses

Now that you’ve examined the health of your soil and gotten rid of unwanted weedy patches, it’s time to deal with any bare spots you may have created by pulling large swaths of weeds. Luckily, autumn is not only a great time to test your soil and get rid of weeds, but also the best time to plant grass.

Fall’s less intense temperatures are great for sprouting grasses, and planting it in the fall can help grass to become well-established long before spring. 

There are a wide variety of grasses to choose from, of course. Some people like to create a monoculture lawn for visual and growth uniformity, but others like to plant a variety for a softer, dreamier looking lawn.

A couple of popular options for lawn grass are Kentucky bluegrass and the many fescue varieties. Both do well in shaded areas, but fescue is heartier in the heat of the summer, and is a stiffer, brushier grass. Kentucky bluegrass is softer and more flexible. 

If you’re unsure of which type of grass is best for your own lawn reseeding project, an experienced landscape design and maintenance company can offer you the expertise to make the choice — as well as the experience to get it done. 

Testing and amending your soil, identifying and pulling weeds, and reseeding any bare spots in your lawn are tasks that will help to improve the appearance of your lawn. Doing these valuable jobs now while enjoying autumn’s cool breezes will allow you to reap the benefits of your work all of next year.