The leaves are dropping, the temps are cooling, and the first frost is right around the corner. If you haven’t winterized your lawn yet—don’t worry, there’s still time (but not much!).

At Pusher’s Lawn Care and Landscaping, we help homeowners in Owensboro, KY protect their lawns before the cold sets in. Here are 5 last-minute tasks you should complete ASAP to help your grass survive the winter—and come back strong in the spring.

1. Give Your Lawn One Final Mow

Your last mow of the season matters more than you might think. If the grass is left too long, it can get matted under snow and promote mold. Too short, and the roots can become exposed to cold air.

🎯 Ideal height: 2.5 to 3 inches

Need help? Let us handle the final mow before the first hard freeze.

2. Clear Leaves and Debris

A layer of wet, compacted leaves can smother your lawn all winter, encouraging mold, pests, and bare spots.

🍂 What to remove:

• Fallen leaves
• Twigs and sticks
• Dead annuals or garden debris

We offer leaf cleanup and removal so your yard can breathe through winter.

3. Apply Late Fall Fertilizer

If you haven’t already, a final dose of fertilizer can strengthen roots and prepare your lawn for dormancy. This ensures it comes back greener and thicker next year.

🌱 Our fall blends are designed for Kentucky turf and cool-weather performance.

4. Trim Back Perennials and Shrubs

Before winter sets in, you’ll want to trim back overgrown perennials, ornamental grasses, and shrubs. This helps prevent winter breakage and disease while improving next year’s growth.

✂️ We offer shrub trimming and perennial cutbacks as part of our fall services.

5. Schedule a Full Winter Prep Service

If your yard feels like a lot right now, we’ve got your back. Our winter prep packages take care of all the essentials in one visit.

🧤 Services include:

• Final mowing
• Leaf and debris removal
• Fertilizer application
• Landscape bed cleanup
• Shrub trimming

📞 Call us today at +1 (270) 702-6699
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✉️ Request a Winter Prep Quote

Get it done now, before the frost does it for you (and not in a good way).

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