Page 10 November 2, 2017
Fall Yard Projects to Tackle as the Weather Cools
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(BPT) - The temperature may not
have dropped just yet, but make no
mistake, fall is coming. Soon enough,
baseball will give way to football,
green leaves will turn yellow and
red and your lawn care routine will
take on a whole new set of tasks. Fall
lawn care isn’t the long marathon of
the summer yard season, but it packs
plenty of work into a few short months
before the winter. You can make this
lawn care blitz a little bit easier by
applying the following tips.
Stimulate Your Lawn
While your grass may no longer
need its weekly mowing in the fall,
you can’t ignore it until spring. Look
for brown, tan or white patches on your
lawn, as this can be a sign of mold
growth. Apply a lawn fungicide to halt
this growth and an organic fertilizer
to stop its spread and support future
root growth.
Blow those Leaves Away
Raking leaves can be a Herculean
task, so simplify the process by investing in a
lithium-ion blower. The Greenworks 60-volt
Backpack Blower is a heavy-duty solution
perfect for homeowners with a quarter to
three-quarters of an acre to cover. And for
yard-lovers that prefer a handheld blower,
Greenworks has you covered there too! Both
solutions are lightweight and reduce noise
while eliminating emissions, and because
they’re battery powered, you don’t have to
bother with mixing gas and oil.
Seed and Sod
If you do notice patches of dead grass in
your yard - a common occurrence if fallen
leaves have not been blown away - don’t wait
until spring to address the issue. Over-seeding
the area can rectify the problem if the spaces
are small. If your lawn has significant portions
that have died, it may be time to
look into sodding options instead
for more comprehensive coverage.
A Fresh Spray Clean
A season’s worth of wind and
rain can leave the sides of your
home looking pretty dingy. Fall
cleanup is the perfect time to
give your home a reset by spraying
down your siding, decks,
and patios. Greenworks 2200
PSI Electric Pressure Washer
is an environmentally friendly
gas-alternative solution with five
nozzles that allow you to adjust
the tool’s water pressure based
on the task at hand. The pressure
washer is also designed with
Smart Response Technology to
adjust motor RPMs as nozzles
are changed, ensuring the perfect
water flow for every job - and the
on board LED display guides you
to the best job for each nozzle,
letting you clean your home in a
smart, efficient way.
A Hole in the Ground Supports
Future Growth
Fall is arguably the best time of year to
aerate your yard, allowing water, oxygen
and fertilizer to more easily reach the root
structure of your grass. Self-propelled aerators
are relatively inexpensive, and you can also
rent one if you plan to make this a once-ayear
chore. Whatever you decide, tackling
this chore now will allow your lawn to grow
back thicker and fuller next year when it will
be time to start thinking about spring lawn
care once again. •
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