Autumn Lawn Care: How to Prepare Your Grass for Winter
By September, summer has taken its toll on lawns — heavy use, heat stress, and drought may have left them patchy. The good news? Autumn is the perfect season to repair and strengthen grass before winter sets in.
1. Scarify and Rake
Remove moss, thatch, and debris so air and nutrients reach the soil.
2. Aerate the Soil
Spike holes with a fork or use a hollow-tine aerator to improve drainage and root growth.
3. Overseed Thin Patches
Rake, sow, and water. Overseeding now ensures strong growth by spring.
4. Apply Autumn Feed
Choose a feed that’s low in nitrogen (to slow soft leafy growth) and high in potassium (to strengthen roots).
5. Raise the Mower Blades
Cut less frequently and a little higher to reduce stress.
Tip: September lawn care is like giving your grass a health boost before its winter rest. Come spring, you’ll notice the difference!
Need a hand with your garden?
If you’d like us to take this job off your list, get in touch with your postcode and we’ll come back to you promptly.