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When Should You Stop Mowing Your Lawn If You Live In Illinois?



WHEN SHOULD YOU STOP MOWING YOUR LAWN IF YOU LIVE IN ILLINOIS?


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Illinois residents take a lot of pride in keeping their lawns maintained, but
there comes a time when homeowners can finally put their lawnmowers away and
take a well-deserved break.

I live in a neighborhood where nobody really cares how their lawns look.  For my
parents, some of their neighbors will throw a fit if the grass is just slightly
"too long for their liking."  I can't stand lawn larks lol.

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Once the seasons start changing to fall and winter, taking care of your grass is
still really important.  What does that mean exactly for Illinois?


WHEN SHOULD YOU STOP MOWING YOUR LAWN IF YOU LIVE IN ILLINOIS?


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Related: Illinois Man Has Best Life Hack Ever for Mowing Your Lawn

Since we live in an all-seasons state, we have cold-season grasses.

> "Cool-season grasses are commonly found in colder climates in the northern
> United States" [mowersdirect]

This type of grass grows more frequently in spring and fall, so we are more
inclined to mow more often.

Well, eventually the grass will go into "hibernation".

When soil temps are consistently 45 degrees, that's when grass becomes dormant. 
Then, once air temps stay below 50 degrees, that's when you can stop mowing and
let mother nature do it's thing!


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Considering weather in Illinois has been around 60 degrees and it's mid-October,
you know we're all still mowing our lawns.  Maybe November will be the month we
can finally hang 'em up!  *Fingers crossed*


HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOUR GRASS HEALTHY FROM MOLD, LAWN FUNGUS, AND
INFESTATIONS OF INSECTS:

 * Gradually cut your grass shorter
 * Wait until temps drop significantly to cut grass very short
 * Fertilize to help root/blade growth


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Related: How Often Should You Really Water Your Lawn In Illinois?

Be gradual when cutting the length of your lawn and be patient with it - treat
your yard like you'd treat a pet.  Give it what it needs, when it needs it. 
Patience is key.

If you're really wanting to maintain a beautiful yard year-around, take the
proper steps and you'll definitely see a difference when spring and summer come
around.  Those seasons will be here before you know it!




28 THINGS YOU MIGHT ACTUALLY NOT HATE ABOUT FALL IN ROCKFORD

Summer lovers, Rockford's hot, sunny weather is gone. Grab your hoodie and see
some reasons I think the fall season in the 815 doesn't suck.

Gallery Credit: Steve Shannon


Edward's Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove

Edward's via Facebook


EDWARD'S APPLE ORCHARD IN POPLAR GROVE

An orchard visit is the way to kick off the fall season.

Fall fun needs to start with a little deliciousness. Cider and donuts

Edward's Orchard-West via Facebook


FALL FUN NEEDS TO START WITH A LITTLE DELICIOUSNESS. CIDER AND DONUTS


Edwards Apple Orchard West

Edwards Apple Orchard West Facebook


EDWARDS APPLE ORCHARD WEST

There are two Edwards Orchard locations. Edwards West is in Winnebago.


Off to Meg's Daily Grind

Meg's Daily Grind


OFF TO MEG'S DAILY GRIND

For some lattes of the pumpkin persuasion and hot chocolate under a small
mountain of marshmallows.

I've had some great conversations in front of that fireplace at Meg's

Meg's Daily Grind


I'VE HAD SOME GREAT CONVERSATIONS IN FRONT OF THAT FIREPLACE AT MEG'S


Screw City Beer Fest

SCBF via Facebook


SCREW CITY BEER FEST

This is the best-selling ticket in town every Spetember. This event always sells
out fast.


Horseback riding at Lockwood Park

Lockwood Park - Rockford Park District Facebook


HORSEBACK RIDING AT LOCKWOOD PARK


Fall on the Farm

Lockwood Park - Rockford Park District Facebook


FALL ON THE FARM

Lockwood Park's 'Locktoberfest' is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Don't forget to take the hayride

DC Estate Winery via Facebook

DC Estate Winery Facebook


DC ESTATE WINERY

A perfect fall wine destination just north of Rockford


The. Pumpkin. Patch.

The Pumpkin Patch via Facebook


THE. PUMPKIN. PATCH.

Your trip here doesn't count if you don't get a photo in front of that giant
pumpkin.

Pretty amazing tree. 😉

The Pumpkin Patch via Facebook


PRETTY AMAZING TREE. 😉


You can take a tractor ride into their patch to pick your own pumpkin

The Pumpkin Patch via Facebook


YOU CAN TAKE A TRACTOR RIDE INTO THEIR PATCH TO PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN



Or you can choose a pre-picked pumpkin.

The Pumpkin Patch via Facebook


OR YOU CAN CHOOSE A PRE-PICKED PUMPKIN.


After Halloween, bring your pumpkins to the Discovery Center Museum for the
annual Pumpkin Smash event

Go Rockford via Facebook


AFTER HALLOWEEN, BRING YOUR PUMPKINS TO THE DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM FOR THE
ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASH EVENT


Midway Village Museum

Midway Village Museum


MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM

Time spent anywhere on the grounds of the Midway Village Museum in the fall is
good for your soul. The walk/bike path is a must. 


Rockford Arboretum

Thompson Digital Image Photography


ROCKFORD ARBORETUM

In the fall, tell me Rockford Arboretum doesn't look straight out of a movie.
Hold someone's hand and enjoy your walk.

A fall drive along Route 2 between Rockford and Oregon and be sure to stop on
the hill at Blackhawk Par.

Thompson Digital Image Photography


A FALL DRIVE ALONG ROUTE 2 BETWEEN ROCKFORD AND OREGON AND BE SURE TO STOP ON
THE HILL AT BLACKHAWK PAR.


Sinnissippi Golf Course

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SINNISSIPPI GOLF COURSE

Golfing in the fall at Rockford's Sinnissippi Golf Course, one of the oldest
courses in town, is breathtaking in the fall.


Best fall shopping event!

Urban Farm Girl via Facebook


BEST FALL SHOPPING EVENT!

If I were to remove the things in our home that my wife and I have purchased at
this market over the years, we'd have some pretty bare rooms

A couple bundles of these...

Urban Farm Girl via Facebook


A COUPLE BUNDLES OF THESE...


One of these...

Urban Farm Girl via Facebook


ONE OF THESE...



and a couple bundles of these. Great shopping, plus food and music all day.

Urban Farm Girl via Facebook


AND A COUPLE BUNDLES OF THESE. GREAT SHOPPING, PLUS FOOD AND MUSIC ALL DAY.


Petting reindeer at Summerfield Zoo

Summerfield Zoo via Facebook


PETTING REINDEER AT SUMMERFIELD ZOO


Bring the kids before they head up to the North Pole.

Summerfield Zoo via Facebook


BRING THE KIDS BEFORE THEY HEAD UP TO THE NORTH POLE.



You can actually pet quite a few things at Summerfield Zoo.

Summerfield Zoo via Facebook


YOU CAN ACTUALLY PET QUITE A FEW THINGS AT SUMMERFIELD ZOO.


The Great River Road

Austin Goode on Unsplash


THE GREAT RIVER ROAD

Stretching 550 miles along the length of Illinois, from Galena to the Cahokia
Mounds. This is the perfect 'see the colors of fall' road trip.

The Great River Road as it rolls through Galena.

Austin Goode on Unsplash


THE GREAT RIVER ROAD AS IT ROLLS THROUGH GALENA.



Great River Road in Illinois between Galena and Cairo

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum


GREAT RIVER ROAD IN ILLINOIS BETWEEN GALENA AND CAIRO

Sometimes the best way to experience the colors of fall is to drive out of town.




10 OF THE BEST ROAD TRIPS TO TAKE WHEN YOU NEED TO ESCAPE ILLINOIS THIS WINTER


Eagle River, Wisconsin

Eagle River, WI Chamber Of Commerce via Facebook


EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN

Known as the snowmobile capital of the world, there is plenty of outdoor fun to
be had, and trails to ride in Eagle River! Don't worry, if you don't snowmobile
you can still have fun there too. Eating, drinking, snow shoeing, and skiing,
there's something for everyone in Eagle River.

Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, Michigan

Boyne Mountain Resort via Facebook


BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT IN BOYNE FALLS, MICHIGAN

Boyne Mountain Resort is a great place to go if you love snow skiing, or you've
always wanted to try it. The resort features "415 skiable acres, 60 downhill
runs, seven terrain parks, and ski lifts soaring as high as 500 feet." It also
has plenty of choices and adventures for any ski level. Families can also go
snow tubing, ziplining, snow biking, cross-country skiing, and there's even an
indoor waterpark! 

Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon Luge via Facebook


MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN

One of Muskegon, Michigan's claims to fame is the Muskegon Luge Adventure Park
which features a luge course that was designed by an actual Olympian. The park
also has an ice skating trail, snowshoeing, and more.


Kohler, Wisconsin

The American Club Resort via Facebook


KOHLER, WISCONSIN

If winter sports aren't your thing, but relaxing in cozy luxury amidst beautiful
scenery is, you should check out some of the resort options in Kohler,
Wisconsin. (Don't worry, all the resorts offer outdoor winter activities as
well).

Grand Junction, Michigan

South Haven Lighthouse via Facebook


GRAND JUNCTION, MICHIGAN

Grand Junction, Michigan is a great place to go to try out glamping or tiny
house living any time of the year. The town also offers several farm-to-table
eateries to choose from, shopping, and plenty of outdoor adventures.

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources via Facebook


WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN

Most Illinoisans know that the Wisconsin Dells is a great place to visit any
time of the year. Besides having several indoor waterparks to choose from, and
plenty of shopping, dining and drinking options, the Wisconsin Dells has plenty
of outdoor winter fun to offer as well. Cascade Mountain is just a short drive
from the Dells, and there are many cool parks to explore in the area too.


Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore via Facebook


PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE, MICHIGAN

Pictured Rocks National Park in Michigan is a definite hotspot during the summer
months, but it might be even more breathtaking during the winter. The Lakeshore
offers " 42 miles of glorious panoramas dotted with frozen waterfalls, icy
lakes, a plethora of rugged snow-dusted trails, and rocky technicolor ridges
stretching as high as 200 feet above the shore".

Michigan City, Indiana

The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club via Facebook


MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA

Michigan City, Indiana has several awesome parks where you enjoy your version of
outdoor fun, but honestly, I am more drawn to The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club
that people often stay at when visiting Michigan City. This rustic-chic resort
sits on 40 acres of winter wonderland beauty...and there's beer!

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

VISIT Lake Geneva via Facebook


LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN

Most people know Lake Geneva is a tourist hotspot in the summer, but the winter
months might just be the best time to explore Lake Geneva. The shops, the
scenery, the restaurants are all still there, but there are far fewer crowds to
deal with. Lake Geneva also hosts a Winterfest every February that definitely
looks like something we should all check out.


Door County, Wisconsin

Destination Door County via Facebook


DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Forget flocking to Door County, Wisconsin in the Fall, winter packs of fun there
too. Every outdoor winter activity you could dream of is available in Door
County, AND they host several fun festivals throughout the winter months as
well.
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