The way you care for your lawn now will determine how it sprouts in spring. Falling tree leaves should be quickly removed, as they retain moisture, which can lead to snow mold, a disease that can damage your lawn. Grass should be mowed about half an inch shorter than usual to prevent the grass from becoming matted down. Around mid-to-late fall tree branches and shrubs that are too close to the home or electrical wires should be pruned.
John Dillion, director of turf care at Central Park Conservancy, and his team are responsible for maintaining 250 acres Central Park's lawns. He shared these five expert tips so you can have a tourist-worthy lawn:
1. Core aerate your lawn.
2. Seed your lawn.
3. Fertilize your lawn.
4. Irrigate your lawn.
5. Reduce or eliminate the traffic on your lawn once the turf has gone dormant.
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