Should You Fertilize Your Lawn in October?
Warm-season grass and tall fescue need different fall care. Start with your grass type and recent treatment records.
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Resources
Lawn and plant care advice, a closer look at our work and useful guidance between visits.
01 / Lawn & Plant Tips
Good to know.
Useful on your property.
Understand the care your landscape needs, from individual lawns to shared community spaces.
Find the right lawn program
Explore care for your home and the lawn you come home to.
Plan care across a property
Learn about programs for commercial landscapes and HOAs.
Planning for Fall Weeds
Winter weeds can start growing long before they stand out. Plan prevention around your grass type, past problem areas and any fall seeding.
Read articleWhy Is My Lawn Turning Brown?
Brown grass can have several causes. Check moisture, grass type and the pattern of damage before adding water, fertilizer or a disease treatment.
Read article02 / Featured Projects
Care across a community.
A closer look at the properties we care for.
Community turf care
Paramore
Vitalawns provides weed management and fertilization for more than 150 homes at Paramore, plus community common areas.
Care extends from individual home lawns to the shared green spaces throughout the community.
150+Homes cared for
Shared spacesCommon-area turf care
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Archive views of Paramore and BT Carawan landscape work. Vitalawns’ featured service is weed management and fertilization. Explore BT Carawan resources.
03 / Care Guides
Care starts with
a closer look.
Everyday care makes a difference. Start with the grass, plants and conditions on your property.
Mow for your grass type
- Identify your grass before choosing a mowing height. Keep the mower blade sharp and avoid removing more than one-third of the leaf height in a single mowing.
- Leave healthy clippings on the lawn when they can disperse. Adjust mowing frequency to growth rather than a fixed calendar.
Check moisture before watering
- Consider rainfall, soil moisture and your grass type before running irrigation. Avoid keeping the lawn continually wet.
- Check sprinkler coverage if one area stays dry while nearby turf is wet. Plant beds and newly planted root balls may need different attention from established turf.
Follow your treatment instructions
- Use the directions provided for your specific treatment, including when people and pets may return and whether watering is needed.
- If instructions are missing or unclear, contact the office before watering, mowing or adding another lawn product.
Fertilizer and lime recommendations should follow soil-test results and the needs of your grass or plants. Timing and product choices vary. NC State Extension’s lawn guide is a useful reference.
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