Horticulture Lawn Care Practices in Late Summer and Early Fall Turfgrass management in late summer and early fall is extremely important.
Proper practices can help maintain a vigorous lawn or revive a declining lawn.
These practices include mowing, fertilization, dethatching, aeration, weed control, and seeding. Mowing produces a neat, well groomed appearance. However, improper mowing causes many lawn problems. The cool season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, perform best in the cool weather of spring and fall. Bluegrass lawns are typically mowed at a height of 3 inches during the hot, stressful summer months.