Your lawn continues to build its root system during the dormant season, so a few measures taken during the fall will give you great results next spring and summer.

Turn fall leaves into a nutrient-rich mulch by using mulched leaves and turn them back into the turf.  I have a leaf blower that is also a mulcher that works beautifully for this.  There are also mower deck systems that can do this as well.

If your lawn has had a lot of traffic over the summer, your soil may have become compacted.  Aeration can be a big help with this.

Dethatching with a vertical cutting machine that scores the ground 1/4" to 1/2" and then reseeding your lawn will allow it to fill in over the winter.

After you aerate or dethatch, fertilize and water so the nutrients can easily reach the root system.  About a month before your lawn goes dormant is the best time to fertilize.

A little preparation now will pay off all next year.  A healthy lawn enhances the value of your home and cuts down on weeding. 

When it's time to move, contact me!  I'll help you weed through your options in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area real estate market by giving you tips and suggestions to help sell your home faster and enhance the value of your home!