Lawn care tips & seasonal advice.

Practical guidance from The Lawn Pros for Denver metro lawns — what to do, when to do it, and when to hand it to us. Ready for help? Request an estimate or call 303-495-7588.

October in the Denver Metro

Fall Winterizer Fertilizer: October's Last Feeding

October is the season for a fall winterizer feeding—one last application that helps Denver Metro lawns store nutrients before winter dormancy and come back greener in spring. The Lawn Pros offers fertilizer services across the Denver Metro area.

Time it before the freeze

Apply while the lawn is still growing and the ground is workable, so roots can absorb the nutrients before the first hard freeze.

Pair it with core aeration

Colorado's compacted clay soil resists absorption; core aeration opens the soil so the feeding actually reaches the root zone.

One visit and done

Schedule the feeding alongside October cleanups and aeration—the lawn is set for the year until spring.

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Winter in the Denver Metro

Winter Watering: Your Colorado Lawn Still Needs Water in Winter

Colorado’s dry winter stretches can leave dormant lawns and roots short on moisture, so occasional watering helps protect Denver Metro turf until spring.

Water only when it counts

Water during dry stretches of 3–4 weeks with no snow cover or rain, while the ground is not frozen.

Water midday

Water roughly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so it soaks into the soil before nighttime freezes.

Know when to skip it

Skip watering when the ground is frozen or covered in snow, and watch dry south-facing slopes first.

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Colorado Lawn-Care Pro Tip

Mulch-Mow Your Fall Leaves Instead of Bagging.

Run dry fallen leaves over with a mulching blade until they’re shredded into dime-size pieces that settle between the grass blades. Those pieces break down into free organic matter for the lawn, while clearing the surface keeps a thick leaf mat from smothering grass under snow. You also skip much of the bagging and hauling.

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Wait for dry leaves

Dry leaves shred cleanly and spread more evenly instead of clumping under the mower.

Raise the mower

Use a higher setting so the mower can move through the leaves without packing them down.

Make a second pass if needed

If the pieces are still larger than a dime, mow across them again from another direction.

Thin out thick, wet piles first

Skip dense wet piles—they can clog the mower and blanket the turf. Rake them into a thinner layer before mowing.

Colorado Lawn-Care Pro Tip

Give Your Lawn One Last Deep Watering Before Winter.

Colorado falls are dry, and grass roots keep working long after the blades stop growing. One last deep watering before the ground freezes gives roots a moisture reserve to survive the dry winter and green up faster in spring.

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Time it before the freeze

Water in late October or early November, while daytime temps are still above freezing and the soil can absorb it.

Soak it deep

Aim for about an inch to an inch and a half of water so moisture reaches the root zone, not just the surface.

Water midday

Run sprinklers or hoses in the middle of the day when it’s warmest, so water soaks in instead of freezing on the surface overnight.

Stop once the ground freezes

After that, put the hoses away. Watering frozen ground just runs off or turns to ice.

Colorado Lawn-Care Pro Tip

Lower Your Mower for the Season's Final Cuts

As Colorado's cool-season lawns wind down, a gradual drop in mowing height helps bluegrass and fescue head into winter tidy without putting the turf through a sudden, stressful cut.

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Lower the deck gradually

Over the last few October cuts, work down toward about 2 to 2.5 inches for bluegrass and fescue. Shorter grass is less likely to mat down and trap moisture under snow, which can invite snow mold.

Never scalp in one pass

Lower the deck about half an inch per cut instead of taking the lawn down all at once.

Keep mowing while grass grows

The first frost does not always end the growing season. Keep mowing until growth actually stops.

Finish with a light cleanup pass

Clear loose clippings on the final pass so they do not form a layer that smothers the lawn over winter.

Colorado Lawn-Care Pro Tip

Blow Out Your Sprinklers Before the First Hard Freeze

A fall sprinkler blowout is one of the most important bits of winter prep a Denver Metro homeowner can handle. Blowing the water out of the lines before the first hard freeze protects pipes, valves, and the backflow preventer from freeze damage that can turn into a costly spring repair. Here's how to do it right.

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Time it before the first hard freeze

Schedule your blowout in October, before the Denver Metro's first hard freeze. Once nights drop well below freezing, water trapped in the lines can expand and crack pipes and backflow preventers.

Shut off the water and drain

Turn off the sprinkler water supply and drain the outdoor faucets. Disconnect garden hoses, drain them fully, and store them where they won't freeze.

Clear each zone with compressed air

Work through the system one zone at a time, clearing each with compressed air — or hire a pro if you're unsure. Never exceed safe pressure for your system, and never run the system dry for long.

Leave the controller off for winter

Set the controller to its off or rain mode and leave it there for the season. As you go, note any leaks or broken heads so they can be fixed in spring.