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Plant Now, Bloom Later: Family-Friendly Fall Lawn + Garden Tips

By Kate Shamon Rushford September 3, 2025

How to Prepare Your Lawn for Fall

As the crisp air of autumn rolls in, it’s the perfect time to give your lawn a little extra attention. Fall lawn care sets the stage for healthy growth in the spring and is a great opportunity to make eco-friendly choices that benefit your family, your yard, and the planet.

Reseed with Pennington Grass Seed

Fall is one of the best times to seed your lawn. Cooler nights, sunny days, and seasonal rainfall create the ideal conditions for grass to develop strong roots before winter. Pennington Grass Seed offers blends that thrive in New England’s climate, helping your lawn recover from summer stress and stay lush and green through next year.

Plant Your Spring Bulbs

September through mid-October is the ideal window to plant spring-blooming bulbs in New England. Tulips, daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths need the cold months to establish roots underground before bursting into color when the snow melts. Involve the kids—it’s a fun family project to dig, drop in bulbs, and look forward to the big reveal in spring.

Go Cordless with LawnMaster

Ditch the fumes and noise of gas-powered mowers! The LawnMaster Cordless Lawn Mower is lightweight, battery-powered, and easy to use—perfect for families who want a healthier, quieter yard. Switching to cordless equipment is one of the simplest ways to reduce your carbon footprint while keeping your lawn looking its best.

Learn More with Sustainable Wellesley

Looking to take sustainable living even further? Sustainable Wellesley is a community group offering practical tips and resources on everything from fixing gas leaks to transitioning away from gas-powered equipment. Their mission: help families like yours make small changes with a big impact on our environment.

Support Local: Needham Community Farm

Another way to embrace sustainability is by supporting the Needham Community Farm. Their Fall Seedling Sale is a wonderful opportunity to plant fresh, local produce in your own garden while supporting a nonprofit dedicated to food access, education, and community building.

Collect and Reuse Rainwater

Want to save money and resources? Installing a rain barrel is a smart way to collect and reuse rainwater for your lawn and garden. It helps conserve water, reduces stormwater runoff, and keeps your yard healthy without relying solely on your hose. 

This fall, go beyond leaf-raking. You’ll be preparing your lawn for next spring—while also making choices that keep our community healthy, sustainable, and green.