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1. Reduce Mowing for Deeper Roots

It’s actually recommended that you mow your lawn a lot less during the fall months. For cool season lawns like bluegrass and fescue, a mowing height between 2.5–3.5 inches during the fall is ideal. This mowing height will also help prevent snow mold in snow prone regions. However, if it gets too long, it’ll create a mat layer, which is ideal for disease breakouts.

2. Water Less as Temperatures Drop

It’s important to water your lawn less as temperatures drop as too much water can lead to disease. Temperatures change around this time of year so as tem...