By Sky Crowe, Concierge Lawn & Landscape — Your Yard Care Experts

As the temperatures drop and leaves start piling up, your lawn enters a critical

transition period. What you do right now will determine how healthy, green, and

thick your yard looks when spring rolls around. Most homeowners don’t realize

that fall is the make-or-break season for lawn health — and with a few smart

moves, you can set your grass up for its best year yet.

Here are 5 essential fall lawn care tips and hacks that we recommend to every

Middle Tennessee homeowner we serve.

🍁 1. Don’t Leave Leaves on the Lawn —

Shred Them Instead

Most people rake leaves and bag them, but here’s a white-glove pro tip:

Shred your leaves with a mower and let the pieces mulch back into the soil.

Why it works:

• Provides organic nutrients naturally

• Prevents suffocation of the turf

• Reduces weed pressure in spring

• Helps soil retain moisture through winter

A thin layer of shredded leaves is basically free fertilizer — and your lawn will

love you for it.

🌱 2. Fall Fertilizer = Greener, Fuller Grass

in Spring

If you only fertilize once per year, fall is the time to do it. Cool-season grasses

in Tennessee use fall nutrients to build deep roots before winter dormancy.

Benefits of fall fertilizing:

• Stronger root growth

• Better color retention

• Faster spring green-up

• Less disease and drought stress

Use a slow-release, nitrogen-rich fall blend for best results, or let us handle the application for you.

✂️ 3. Don’t Stop Mowing Too Early

Many homeowners stop mowing in October… but the lawn doesn’t stop

growing until temps consistently hit the mid-40s.

Hacking rule of thumb: Continue mowing weekly or biweekly until growth

truly stops.

And always finish the season with a final cut slightly lower (but not scalped).

This prevents:

• Mold

• Snow mold patches

• Matted grass

• Winter fungal issues

A proper final mow gives your lawn a clean, breathable surface going into the

cold season.

💧 4. Water Less — But Don’t Stop Watering Completely

Fall is cooler, but your lawn still needs hydration, especially after fall fertilizer or overseeding.

Smart watering tips for fall:

• Water deeply, not frequently

• Hydrate in the morning so grass dries before evening

• Avoid short, shallow watering (promotes weak roots)

Your grass may not look thirsty, but roots are working overtime this time of year.

🌾 5. Edges, Beds, & Borders Matter More

Than You Think

Here’s a white-glove hack most homeowners overlook: Fresh edging and bed

cleanup in fall dramatically improves curb appeal all winter long.

Why?

• Beds stay tidy longer

• Mulch decomposes slower in cold months

• Winter leaves gather less around sharp edges

• Keeps your home looking well-kept even when grass goes dormant

A crisp edge is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your lawn’s look going into

winter.

🌟 Want a White-Glove Fall Cleanup?

Concierge Lawn & Landscape provides premium seasonal services including:

• Fall cleanups

• Weekly or biweekly maintenance

• Leaf removal & mulching

• Bed edging

• Bush trimming

• Winter prep treatments

If you want a lawn that stays clean, healthy, and beautiful all season long, we’ve

got you covered!

👉 Contact us today to schedule your fall service. White-glove service,

professional crews, and flawless results — every time.