{
  "id": 6713466,
  "title": "3 things your lawn needs in September for a lush green spring",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/3-things-your-lawn-needs-in-september-for-a-lush-green-spring",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/lawn-care/3-things-your-lawn-needs-in-september-for-a-lush-green-spring"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "September is a crucial month for maintaining a healthy lawn, especially in cooler climates. During this time, cool-season grasses are still actively growing, making it an ideal time for essential lawn care tasks. Experts recommend three primary actions to prepare your lawn for the upcoming winter months and ensure it is ready for lush growth in spring.\n\nFirstly, aerating your lawn is vital to combat soil compaction, which can hinder water, air, and nutrient access to the grass roots. Brian Feldman, senior director of technical operations at TruGreen, explains that this process, which can be achieved using either a spike or core aerator, allows for the penetration of air and nutrients, promoting new root establishment before winter arrives.\n\nSecondly, overseeding your lawn can significantly improve its density and appearance. Craig Elworth, founder of Lawnbright, advises starting by mowing the lawn short, bagging the clippings, removing excess thatch, and aerating the soil with core aeration. This process creates channels for air, water, and roots, providing ideal pockets for seed settling. Once the soil is aerated, apply the appropriate grass seed for your region and keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Overseeding helps fill in bare patches, making the lawn more resilient to weeds, fungi, and pests.\n\nLastly, fertilizing your lawn in September is crucial for cool-season grasses. Feldman suggests applying fertilizer around Labor Day to kickstart growth as temperatures cool. A soil test can guide you in selecting the right fertilizer, with a high potassium content to build strong roots and a low phosphorus content, unless your soil test indicates otherwise. Apply the fertilizer about three to four weeks before your area's first frost to ensure optimal results for next year's lawn growth.",
  "summary": "Why September is the top month for lawn care (and 3 jobs to do now).",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}