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▶︎ Watch: Fall “Lawndry” List

Fall is a key time for many maintenance activities that support a lush, healthy lawn. Whether you’re establishing a new lawn, reseeding bare patches, managing insect or disease problems, or controlling weeds, this webinar covers everything you should know before getting started.

Because of cooler temperatures, more consistent soil moisture, and less weed pressure, you can mow lawns shorter in fall to allow sunlight to reach the crowns of the grass plants. Avoid overwatering lawns in the fall, as excess moisture can lead to fungal problems.

Learn all about lawn fertilizer requirements and recommendations for this time of year, core aeration and overseeding, the basics of weed control, and more.

Presented by Paul Koch, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, UW-Madison
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