Utah Fall And Winter Yard Prep List

Though it certainly doesn’t seem like it, Fall is coming to Utah and there are several things that homeowners will need to do to prepare for it.  

The 100-degree temperatures in parts of Utah make it feel like Summer will never end and that sweat will be a permanent part of our lives from now on. However, that is not the case and Utahns with lawns need to start preparing for the colder months early.  

If you have grass, trees, and irrigation system or anything like that then this article is for you.  

Utah Yard Prep for Colder Months 

HGTV has a few items you need on your checklist to make sure that your yard doesn’t succumb to the cold and looks just as good while it's snowing as it does when its Summer. 

Mowers 

Though some of you may like to keep your grass at a crisp one inch off the ground, you’ll want to adjust your mower for longer grass. During the Fall, longer grass allows for nutrients and water being stored better. But make sure to cut it short one last time before snowfall hits to avoid snow mold. 

You can also choose to use a mulch mower for those pesky leaves instead of raking them once fall officially hits.   

Irrigation 

For obvious reasons, adjusting your irrigation system for Fall and Winter in Utah will be better for your lawn and your wallet. The grass will go dormant and won’t need constant watering like it does in the warmer months.  

Aerate 

If you don’t know what this is, basically it’s allowing air into the soil. Cool-season grasses need this in the Fall for better growth. You’ll want to do this about a month in advance before the first frost arrives (usually October for most of Utah).  

Weeding 

Just like in the warmer months, you’ll need to weed in Fall. This prevents cool season weeds from going rampant and if done well, prevents seeds from dropping and lying dormant until Spring.