Fall in Central Texas is a gift. The brutal heat backs off, the grass gets some relief, and conditions are finally right for the lawn to recover from a tough summer. But fall doesn't last long here, so you need to make the most of it.

Here's your complete fall lawn checklist for the Copperas Cove area.

✔️Fertilize for Fall Recovery

September and early October are prime time for fertilizing in Central Texas. After a long summer, your lawn is hungry for nutrients. A fall fertilizer application helps grass recover, thicken up, and build the root strength it needs to survive winter and come back strong in spring. Use a slow-release formula appropriate for your grass type.

✔️Address Bare and Thin Spots

Fall is the best time to overseed thin areas or lay sod to fill in dead patches. Cooler temperatures and fall rainfall give new grass the best possible conditions to establish before winter. Don't wait — get this done in September or early October while conditions are still favorable.

✔️Adjust Your Mowing Height

As temperatures cool, you can gradually lower your mowing height back toward its normal setting. Don't do it all at once — drop it a little each week. Heading into fall with the right height helps the grass look great and prepares it for winter dormancy.

✔️Stay on Top of Weeds

Fall is when cool-season weeds like henbit, chickweed, and annual bluegrass start to germinate in Central Texas. A fall pre-emergent application in September can stop them before they get started. Don't wait until you see them — by then it's too late for pre-emergent.

✔️Clear Debris and Leaves

Fallen leaves and debris left on the lawn block sunlight and trap moisture, which can lead to fungal problems and dead patches underneath. Stay ahead of leaf cleanup throughout fall so your grass can breathe.

✔️Have Your Irrigation System Checked

Fall is a great time to have your irrigation system inspected before you rely on it less through winter. Check for broken heads, uneven coverage, and any zones that may have been damaged over the summer.

✔️Call Evans Lawn Care

Not sure where to start or don't have time to tackle it all yourself? Don't sweat it. Evans Lawn Care is here to help!

We serve Copperas Cove and the surrounding communities of Central Texas, and we know exactly what your lawn needs this fall.

Call us today so we can help you fall in love with your yard,  all over again!