In October,
Préparez votre pelouse pour l'hiver
To do
- Last fertilizer of the season
- Treat weeds
- Mow the lawn for the last time
- Shred dead leaves
1. Apply Neosol 16-0-8 fertilizer
Apply Neosol 16-0-8 fertilizer (orange package) if you have already applied 25-0-3 fertilizer three times this season and/or if it was not applied in September. This last application is important to strengthen the roots and improve cold hardiness.
2. Treat weeds
By eliminating competition, it allows your lawn to grow more vigorously.
Expert advice
- Apply when the outside temperature is below 30 degrees Celsius felt.
- There should be no watering or rain for 12 hours after applying the product.
- Apply the herbicide again, 72 hours after the first use if you see that the results are not to your liking in the targeted areas. Do not make more than 2 applications in the month.
3. Mow the lawn for the last time
Prepare your lawn for winter by reducing its height. Mowing your lawn one last time to a height of 2 to 2.5 inches before winter helps prevent diseases and ensures better regrowth in the spring.
Expert advice:
- Mow at a height of 2 to 2.5 inches to avoid winter diseases.
4. Shred dead leaves
This helps prevent disease and smothering of the lawn, helping to keep the soil aerated and healthy for regrowth in the spring.
Expert advice
- It is recommended to use a rake or a blower to remove dead leaves before the first snowfall, in order to protect your lawn during the winter.