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 a lush spring revival, tackle those leaves, mow down to 2.5 inches, and consider overseeding.
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 handful of easy things you can do to save your lawn from a patchy, sad-looking yard come spring.
Your 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 your lawn down to 2.5 inches.
- Consider overseeding for a lush spring revival.
Just a few quick, realistic tasks to get your grass through winter without it turning into a brown disaster.
This checklist is the “you can actually do this” version of fall lawn care, requiring no soil chemistry degree.
Author's summary: Simple fall lawn care tips for Illinois residents.