Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about why fall is prime lawn care season and what to do during the fall to keep your lawn healthy. In this episode we cover:   Why end of summer is best for lawn care(00:51)Which cool season grass is right for me? (2:58)How dry conditions impacted seeds planed in spring (5:52)Raking turf (7:46)Managing larger areas of turf (9:08)Using straw to protect growing turf (11:07)Fall lawn maintenance (15:24)Fall fertilization (16:42)The importance of following the directions on fertilizer (19:01)Where to get a soil test (22:22)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.   To learn more about lawn care, read our blog, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Care. To learn more about fall fertilization, read our blog, Should I Fertilize My Lawn In The Fall? Yes! Here’s Why And How. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company  Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.  Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!