EL SEGUNDO HERALD November 2, 2017 Page 15
Fall Yard Projects to Tackle as the Weather Cools
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(BPT) - The temperature
may not have dropped just
yet, but make no mistake,
fall is coming. Soon enough,
baseball will give way to
football, green leaves will
turn yellow and red and your
lawn care routine will take
on a whole new set of tasks.
Fall lawn care isn’t the long
marathon of the summer yard
season, but it packs plenty of
work into a few short months
before the winter. You can
make this lawn care blitz a
little bit easier by applying
the following tips.
Stimulate Your Lawn
While your grass may no
longer need its weekly mowing
in the fall, you can’t ignore it
until spring. Look for brown,
tan or white patches on your
lawn, as this can be a sign of
mold growth. Apply a lawn
fungicide to halt this growth
and an organic fertilizer to
stop its spread and support
future root growth.
Blow those Leaves Away
Raking leaves can be a Herculean task,
so simplify the process by investing in a
lithium-ion blower. The Greenworks 60-volt
Backpack Blower is a heavy-duty solution
perfect for homeowners with a quarter to
three-quarters of an acre to cover. And for
yard-lovers that prefer a handheld blower,
Greenworks has you covered there too! Both
solutions are lightweight and reduce noise
while eliminating emissions, and because
they’re battery powered, you don’t have to
bother with mixing gas and oil.
Seed and Sod
If you do notice patches of dead grass in
your yard - a common occurrence if fallen
leaves have not been blown away - don’t
wait until spring to address the issue. Overseeding
the area can rectify the problem
if the spaces are small. If your lawn has
significant portions that have died, it may
be time to look into sodding options instead
for more comprehensive coverage.
A Fresh Spray Clean
A season’s worth of wind and rain can
leave the sides of your home looking
pretty dingy. Fall cleanup is
the perfect time to give your
home a reset by spraying
down your siding, decks, and
patios. Greenworks 2200 PSI
Electric Pressure Washer is
an environmentally friendly
gas-alternative solution with
five nozzles that allow you
to adjust the tool’s water
pressure based on the task
at hand. The pressure washer
is also designed with Smart
Response Technology to adjust
motor RPMs as nozzles are
changed, ensuring the perfect
water flow for every job - and
the on board LED display
guides you to the best job
for each nozzle, letting you
clean your home in a smart,
efficient way.
A Hole in the Ground
Supports Future
Growth
Fall is arguably the best
time of year to aerate your
yard, allowing water, oxygen
and fertilizer to more easily reach the root
structure of your grass. Self-propelled aerators
are relatively inexpensive, and you can
also rent one if you plan to make this a
once-a-year chore. Whatever you decide,
tackling this chore now will allow your
lawn to grow back thicker and fuller next
year when it will be time to start thinking
about spring lawn care once again. •