According to HouseLogic.com, property owners should use this time to remove dead grass, reseed and compost the soil, and weed their lawn to protect it from harmful plants encroaching. It is also recommended owners fertilize the soil at this time of year and repair any bald patches that may have appeared during the summer.
“We are an all-in-one, one-stop shop,” Katherine Kerrigan, Manager of Village Ace Hardware and Pharmacy at 10395 Main St, New Middletown, said in an interview with Youngstown Times. “We carry and service Stihl. I really like that we offer that to our customers. You are going to buy this chainsaw, but you're not on your own. If you have any trouble or need somebody to help change the chain, come back in and take care of it. We know you. We know your size. This is important in making people feel more confident when making a purchase.”
Finding the right products is essential to shoring up the lawn for the winter, Kerrigan said.
According to experts from Statista.com and BobVila.com, the average U.S. household spent nearly $200 on lawn care in 2020, depending on property size.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Americans spent approximately $105 billion in 2021 to maintain their lawns.
“Fall is the best time to clean-up and prep your yard for the Winter, plus set it up for a great Spring,” Ace Hardware officials said. “We have the best brands and advice to help everyone make their yard the best on their block.”
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