As the heat of summer breaks and the cool air of fall rolls in, Middle Tennessee landowners know what time it is: cleanup season. Leaves start falling, grass growth slows, and hunting season is right around the corner. Whether you farm, own acreage, run a business, or simply want to keep your property sharp, fall is the season to get your land in order before winter sets in.
At Harris Trading Company, fall prep is one of our favorite times of year because it brings together two things Tennesseans love most: hard work and the outdoors.
Let’s talk about the tools and equipment that will make your autumn prep easier, faster, and more effective.
Final Mows Before Winter
Your grass isn’t done yet, and neither is your mower.
- Running a final mow before the frost keeps turf healthy and easier to manage come spring.
- Cutting grass too tall in late fall can leave it matted under leaves and snow, leading to mold and pests.
Our lineup of zero-turn mowers from Gravely, Spartan, Country Clipper, and Toro deliver speed and precision, with comfort seating for long days. If you’ve been on the fence about upgrading, now is the time to invest or rent one from us for a final fall push.
Planting New Grass Seed
Fall is the best season for seeding grass in Tennessee. The cooler nights, warm soil, and fall rains create perfect growing conditions. Whether you’re touching up bare patches or starting new pasture, the right tools will save you hours of backbreaking work.
- Tillers & Tractors – Compact Yanmar tractors with tillers or box blades break up ground and prep soil quickly.
- Seed Spreaders & Attachments – Attachments let you seed evenly and cover more ground.
- Rollers & Drags – Pack seed for better soil contact, ensuring thicker, stronger grass next spring.
We carry a full lineup of Yanmar compact tractors and attachments, plus rental units if you only need equipment for the season.
Clearing and Tilling for Next Year’s Food Plots
Hunters, this one’s for you.
Fall isn’t just about cutting and cleaning – it’s about prepping food plots for deer season.
- A compact excavator like the Yanmar ViO17 is perfect for clearing small plots, brush, or trail access.
- Tillers and rotary cutters help break open fields and keep plots manageable.
- Chainsaws and blowers (Echo, Kawasaki, and more) keep paths clear, stands accessible, and land clean for hunting.
Whether you’re leasing land, maintaining a farm, or running a hunting property, HTC has the attachments and machines to help you get the job done right.
The Fall Cleanup Lineup
Autumn isn’t just about grass and hunting plots, it’s about cleaning up the property as a whole. Here are the must-have fall cleanup tools every landowner should have on hand:
- Leaf Blowers (handheld or backpack) – Clear yards, barns, and fields fast.
- Chainsaws – For trimming dead branches before winter storms bring them down.
- Loaders & Buckets – Moving brush, logs, and debris has never been easier.
- Aerators – Loosen up compact soil to keep grass healthy through winter.
At Harris Trading Company, you can buy these tools outright or rent them for your weekend projects. Either way, you’ll have the right tool in hand when it matters most.
Why Fall Prep Matters
Every hour you put in this fall is an hour saved in spring. Clean fields mean healthier growth. Properly seeded ground means thicker grass next year. Cleared trails and food plots mean more successful hunting.
Fall is about setting yourself up for success. And the right tools make all the difference.
Ready to Get to Work?
At Harris Trading Company, we’ve got what you need:
- Retail & Rentals on all the top brands (Yanmar, Gravely, Spartan, Toro, Echo, Country Clipper, and more).
- Attachments for every job — tillers, spreaders, box blades, loaders, and more.
- On-Site Service to keep your machines running all season long.
Don’t wait until the first frost. Get your fall projects underway today and head into winter with confidence.
Stop by our Lebanon, TN location or call us at (615) 547-4033 to talk about equipment, rentals, or fall prep needs.
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