Non-Chemical Management
- Mow regularly at recommended height until grass stops growing in the fall. Remove clippings.
- Rake leaves and mulches off lawns prior to snowfall.
- Provide adequate, balanced nutrition. Avoid excessive nitrogen in late fall. Fertilizers with moderate levels of nitrogen or slow-release fertilizers are best for fall use.
- Provide good drainage.
- Remove thatch and aerify as needed.
- Avoid compaction of snow. Remove snow from disease-prone areas in the spring.
- For more information on proper care of lawns see EB0482E, Home Lawns.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!