Late October Lawn Care Tips -- Moving from Dry to Wet Conditions
In this episode of the Houston Grass Podcast, Michael Romine discusses the unique lawn care challenges facing Texas residents as they approach late October. With temperatures still close to 90 degrees and a notable lack of rainfall, Romine covers essential tasks such as fertilization, mowing, watering schedules, and weed prevention tailored for the current drought conditions. He emphasizes the importance of using low-nitrogen fertilizers like Nitro-Phos Fall Special, applying weed preventatives like Nitro-Phos Barricade, and managing brown patch. The episode provides detailed guidance on how to prepare lawns for the upcoming dormancy period over winter while keeping them healthy and resilient for a great start in spring.
00:00 Introduction and Current Weather Conditions
00:40 Seasonal Lawn Care Tips
01:44 Fertilization Strategies for Fall
03:27 Weed Prevention Techniques
05:29 Mowing Guidelines for Cooler Months
06:45 Fall Watering Practices
07:37 Managing Brown Patch
08:51 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
