🍂 Fall Renovation & Yard Prep
Hackmann Lawn & Landscape – St. Charles, MO
Preparing your lawn for cooler weather?
Our Fall Maintenance tips will guide you through aeration, overseeding, leaf removal,
and more to ensure a strong comeback next spring.
🍂 Fall Challenges
- Leaf litter smothering grass, cool-season seed failures, soil compaction, weeds.
Recommendations:
- Rake or mulch leaves, aerate to reduce compaction
- Overseed with cool-season grass ~45 days before frost, overseed thin spots.
- Fertilize with phosphorus-rich mix for root health
- Apply post-emergent weed control, prune & winterize beds
Fall FAQs
Our Fall Lawn Care FAQs explain how to prep your lawn for winter with tips on overseeding, aeration, and leaf management.
When is best to overseed?
ButtonIdeally ~45 days before frost to allow seedlings to establish.
Should I aerate again in fall?
Yes—especially if spring aeration was skipped or lawn compaction persists.
