Prime time for D.C. area lawn care

By Joel M. Lerner, Published: September 30

It’s the time of year to start thinking about making your lawn thicker and healthier. Fall is the best time of year to refurbish or plant cool season turf. It is the preferred ground cover that thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil rich in organic material.
Lawn grasses are specialized. They must withstand regular cutting at heights of one to four inches, be perennial, stay green most of the year and grow into a tight carpet that will hold up under foot traffic.

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