Minute with Matt: Fall Fertilization

Fall is here! 🍂 Are you excited? I know I am.

Today’s topic is why you should have your lawn fertilized in the fall and how that sets your lawn up for success in the spring.

Colorful fall leaves scattered on lush green grass at Herbein's Garden Center.

Fall fertilizer acts as a winterizer for your lawn, providing it with the essential nutrients it needs to strengthen the root system and stay healthy over the dormant winter season and into early spring.

The benefits of fall fertilization reach into next year!

As lawns wake up in the spring, there is a stark visual difference between a lawn that was fertilized the previous fall and one that wasn’t. You’ve probably noticed how some lawns seem to bounce back after winter with a nice, rich green color right away, while others look kind of straggly and mottled.

Lawn care service truck parked on well-maintained garden lawn at Herbein's Garden Center.

Fertilizing in the fall is a strategic investment for stronger roots and a healthier lawn in the spring. The nutrients are delivered straight to the root system and are used immediately in early spring, even before most lawn care companies and DIY homeowners are applying their first spring application.

A lawn that is thick with healthy grass leaves little to no room for weeds invading. Bare patches are prime spots for weeds to move in and take up residence rent-free.

Need some professional advice on which fertilizer to use for your lawn this fall? Stop in to the garden center to chat with one of our experts or call Lehigh Valley Lawn at 484-547-8246 to get started on your lawn’s plan for success!