Essential tasks for a healthy yard
As the temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall, it can be tempting to hang up your gardening gloves and call it a season. But fall is actually one of the most important times to give your lawn a little extra love. With our help at Ace Hardware of Fort Collins, tackling a few essential tasks now will help your yard stay healthy through winter and come back strong in spring. Here are a few to get you started.
Feed Your Lawn
A good fall fertilizer will help your lawn through the colder months. Look for a high-quality fall lawn fertilizer, like this Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard. This will control weeds, strengthen roots and help grass store nutrients for a healthier lawn in the spring.
Overseed Bare Spots
Got patchy or thin spots? Fall is the best time to overseed. After aerating, spread a lawn seed mixture. This Mixed Sun or Shade Grass Seed from Ace is formulated for areas with lots of traffic. The mixture contains tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and annual ryegrass. Use a handheld or push spreader for even application.
Remove Leaves
A blanket of colorful leaves may look pretty but leaving them on your lawn can suffocate the grass and invite disease. Rake regularly with a durable rake or make leaf cleanup easier with a leaf blower. This electric EGO Power+ Leaf Blower delivers air speeds up to 180 mph. It’s quiet, lightweight and compact, and gets the job done faster and quieter than gas. This set comes with a battery and charger making it a cost-efficient buy.
Properly Store Tools
Take the time to clean and store your tools. Ace Hardware of Fort Collins carries a variety of hooks from Crawford, like this Steel Flip Up Tool Hanger. It mounts securely to a single wall stud and can hold up to 50 lbs.
A little extra effort this fall pays off big in the spring. Ace Hardware of Fort Collins on Harmony has all the tools and supplies you need to get your lawn ready to survive the winter and grow strong in the spring. Visit us to find these and other helpful ideas for your lawn.
