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What Are The Top Tips For Transitioning Your Lawn From Summer to Fall?

The transition from summer to fall can reek havoc on your lawn. Here are some helpful tips to keep your lawn in tip top shape as we enter the colder months.

There are many ways that you can prepare your lawn for the transition between summer and fall. There are so many recommendations that it can make your head spin. To make it easier, we’ve compiled a list of the top things to remember as we creep into fall, cooler months.

1. Mosquito Repellant. Garlic-based mosquito control is a safe method of protecting your family and pets from the pesky and deadly mosquito.

2. Reseeding Your Lawn & Weed Control Mid-August to September is the best time to reseed your lawn. Most people make the mistake of reseeding in the spring, however, in the spring you compete with incoming weeds. Be sure to have a lawn program in place after you seed. This can be a laborious process, so consider hiring a professional to save you time.

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3. Tick Treatment. Fall and spring are the best times to prevent against ticks. Many deer ticks carry, and spread, bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Protect your family against this preventable threat.

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