A scenic view of a fall landscape with a grassy field covered in colorful fallen leaves, a wooden fence with cows in the background, and a forested hillside with trees showing autumn colors. Overhead, tree branches with some green and orange leaves hang against a cloudy sky.

October

Leaf season & winter preparation

October is when fall lawn care becomes particularly important in Maine.

Depending upon the year and location:

  • Frost may begin occurring regularly.

  • Grass growth gradually slows.

  • Leaf drop increases.

  • Irrigation requirements decrease substantially.

  • Mowing frequency can usually be reduced.

  • Irrigation systems may need to be winterized.

  • The lawn should be kept reasonably clean of heavy leaf accumulation.

Continue mowing while the grass is actively growing.

Do not stop mowing simply because the calendar says October.

A lawn that continues growing needs to be mowed, even if the intervals between mowings become longer.

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