By Sadiq Gill
Do It Yourself Blogger
Yard work is a year-round
proposition. Although the bulk of lawn care and gardening activities take place
during the warmer months, there are still plenty of areas that need attention
as we round the bend toward winter.
Fall is typically a very busy period
for yard work as we break out a different set of lawn and garden tools in preparation for winter.
It is an optimal time of year for sowing; specifically, seeding the lawn and
planting spring-blooming seeds and bulbs in the garden.
When the soil supporting your lawn
hardens or becomes compacted due to heavy traffic or dry conditions, aerating
will allow it to “breathe,” and be ready for seeding. There are several different
types of aerators. The most effective is the kind that pulls plugs of soil out
of the ground, creating small holes throughout the yard. Once
aerated, seeds and fertilizer can then be applied to the lawn.
Around the same time you aerate the
lawn, run a tiller over your garden to loosen the soil and turn over any excess
plant material from the season before. Mix in peat moss and fertilizers when
planting bulbs and seeds. Then cover them up with loose dirt and a few inches
of mulch or compost.
Taking these steps will protect seeds
and bulbs and allow them to develop healthy root systems. The fruits of your
fall labor will be realized as the lawn grows rich and thick, and your garden
begins to flourish when the warm weather rolls back around. If you do not own a
tiller or an aerator, your local tool rental or equipment rental outlet will likely be able to accommodate your
needs.
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