With the cool air moving in it’s time to start doing some of that much needed yard work that you’ve been putting off all summer. Fall composting is recommended when you want to have the best results for your lawn. Compost is the product that you end up with after organic matter has been decomposed. It can be made up from a variety of items ranging from kitchen scraps to grass clippings. You can make your own compost throughout the year and have it ready to use in the fall.

Fall composting has many benefits that you can take advantage of and enjoy all year long. Putting compost on your lawn helps to condition and improve the soil. It helps to attract earthworms and other beneficial insects into your yard. Composting your lawn can also hold in much needed nutrients and suppress soil born diseases. It helps encourage fertility and it even stimulates the development of healthy roots.

All of these benefits are associated with fall composting making this the best time of year for this project. It helps to prepare the soil for the long winter months ahead. Basically, it’s one of the best things that you can do to ensure that come spring time, you’ll have a beautiful healthy lawn. There are two ways to distribute the compost and you can choose the method that is easiest for you personally.

You can simply spread the compost evenly across the lawn but if you choose this method, make sure it’s no more than half an inch thick or it can suffocate and damage your lawn. You can also use a core aerator as a method of putting down the compost. This would be your best option if possible but it will take a little more time and effort than simply spreading it out. Regardless of which method you choose, take advantage of fall composting and you’ll be greatly rewarded when spring rolls back around.

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