The Only Illinois Fall Lawn Checklist You’ll Actually Finish
As autumn settles in Illinois, caring for your lawn is key. To prepare your lawn for winter, tackle those leaves, mow down to 2.5 inches, and consider overseeding for a lush spring revival.
Fall in Illinois is great for hoodies, football, and pretending your lawn isn’t your problem anymore. However, before you toss the mower in the shed, there are a few easy things you can do to save your lawn from a patchy, sad-looking yard come spring.
This checklist is a simple and realistic guide to fall lawn care that doesn’t require a soil chemistry degree. Just a few quick tasks to get your grass through winter without it turning into a brown disaster.
Simple Fall Lawn Care Checklist:
- Rake or use your mower’s mulch setting once a week until the trees are bare to prevent a leaf blanket from choking your grass to death.
- Mow down to 2.5 inches to promote healthy growth.
- Consider overseeding for a lush spring revival.
Don’t let a leaf blanket choke your grass to death.
Author's summary: Simple fall lawn care tips for Illinois residents.