Winter will soon be here, so now is the time to ensure your lawn is prepared for whatever the season may hold. This article will help you prepare and preserve your yard, making it ready for winter.
Lawn Preparation
Preparing your lawn should take place when the weather starts to cool. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have. Allow these tips to guide you on how to get your garden and garden bed ready for the winter seasons ahead.
Clean The Lawn
Leaving leaves and debris on your grass over winter makes a perfect environment for snow mold to grow in. Moreover, if left unclean, the debris can get piled up, meaning extra work for when spring comes around.
Remove Weeds
Use a hand weeder, bucket, spade, and fork to patrol your grass. Eliminate all visible weeds and roots. Pulling weeds is essential to ensure your plant is healthy enough to welcome winter.
Mow the Lawn
Taller grass is more susceptible to snow mold. A low cutting of your grass allows the top grass to grow healthier in the spring. It also keeps it greener throughout the winter. The cutting should be done in mid to late November, depending on the weather conditions.
Aerate the Soil
Aerating the soil refers to opening up the soil to let the air and nutrients reach the roots of the plants. You can aerate the soil by buying an aerator or by wearing spiky shoes and walking on top of the grass to let air through the soil. The soil must be wet, and you should walk in areas where the grass is patchy.
Fertilize for Winter
Applying fertilizer is essential to ensuring your plants survive through winter and bloom successfully when fall comes. Ensure that the fertilizer is put in after two weeks from the first aeration and last mowing before the weather is colder and the ground is freezing.
Keep Pets Outside
Until the new grass has taken root, try to keep people and dogs away from the area. Since moisture levels are often higher at this time of year, you generally won’t need to water as frequently, but keep an eye on it and water it if it seems like it might dry up.
Choose Done Right Landscaping to Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter
Get your lawn ready for winter with help from Done Right Landscaping! From aeration to fertilization, we’ll ensure your yard is prepared for the cold months ahead. Contact us at 781-246-1211 to schedule your service today!
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