As we look ahead to the cooler months of fall, it’s one of the best opportunities to improve your lawn’s health from the ground up. At Natural Tree and Lawn, we recommend pairing compost topdressing with aeration and overseeding—especially using turf-type tall fescue—as a powerful one-two punch that revitalizes your soil and encourages lush, resilient turf for next spring and beyond.
The Power of Compost Topdressing
Compost is more than just decomposed organic material—it’s full of life. When used as a topdressing, it delivers an array of natural benefits that enhance soil structure and promote long-term lawn health. We’re proud to offer a premium compost product that’s:
- Free of chemicals
- Safe for pets, children, and the environment
- UMass laboratory-tested for optimal pH balance and microorganism activity
Here’s why a layer of compost topdressing is one of the best additions you can make to your lawn this fall:
Key Benefits of Compost Topdressing
Enriches Soil: Compost adds essential nutrients and beneficial microbes back into your soil, enhancing its natural fertility.- Reduces Nutrient Loss: Organic matter helps bind nutrients in the soil, reducing runoff and keeping them available for plant roots.
- Increases Water Retention: Improved soil structure allows your lawn to hold more moisture—great for reducing watering needs.
- Improves Drainage: Compost lightens heavy soils and builds structure in sandy soils, helping your lawn better manage water.
- Increases Organic Matter: Just a small increase in organic matter improves your lawn’s overall performance.
- Aids in Sustainable Food Production: By enriching the soil, compost indirectly supports healthier ecosystems and plant growth.
- Reduces Landfill Waste: Composting reuses green waste and diverts it from landfills—an eco-friendly bonus!
Why Overseed in Fall—And Why It Matters What You Use
Fall is the ideal time for overseeding because the soil is still warm, but the air is cool—perfect conditions for seed germination. Overseeding after aeration helps to fill in bare spots, increase turf density, and boost your lawn’s resistance to disease, drought, and pests.
At Natural Tree and Lawn, we use a proprietary seed blend tailored for success in the Northeast. Our mix includes:
- Turf-Type Tall Fescue: Known for deep roots, drought tolerance, and excellent durability.
- Perennial Ryegrass: Offers rapid germination and establishes quickly.
- Kentucky Bluegrass: Provides a rich, dense turf and self-repairing growth habit.
This balanced combination ensures a lawn that not only looks beautiful but also stands up to the challenges of New England weather year-round.
Start This Fall Strong
Healthy turf starts with healthy soil. By topdressing with compost and overseeding with a carefully chosen seed blend, you’ll be giving your lawn the foundational support it needs to thrive naturally and sustainably.
Ready to revitalize your lawn this fall? Contact Natural Tree and Lawn today at 781-297-3674 to learn more about our compost topdressing and overseeding services. For additional lawn care reading, visit our blog!
