Frost, snow, and the seemingly endless cold winter can wreak havoc on your beautiful lawn. Rather than allowing the elements to ravage your grass all winter long, use the following lawn maintenance tips for winter and have a lush, green lawn sooner in the season. 

Take steps to protect your lawn from winter weather starting in the fall:

• Watering: Water your lawn thoroughly throughout the autumn months, so long as the weather’s warm enough. Turn your hose on low to ensure a deep soaking. Water your lawn any time it is dry until the first ground freeze of the year. Deep waterings make it much easier for your lawn to retain moisture and protect itself against harsh winter weather.

• De-Icing: Avoid using sodium chloride-based de-icing products on your sidewalks, as they can easily end up on your lawn from foot traffic and overzealous applications. De-icing products made with sodium chloride burn grass. Use potassium chloride-based products or sand to keep grass burn to a minimum.

• Raking: Rake your lawn before the first snow to prevent leaves from smothering the grass. Remove leaves as well as vigorous weeds to keep grass healthy under frosty circumstances.

• Fencing: Keep deer, rabbits, and other animals that feast on your lawn and plants out with adequate fencing. Purchase predator animal scents from your local nursery to spray on fencing for additional protection.

• Fertilizing: Apply a slow-release lawn fertilizer in the fall to provide blades with extra nourishment during winter’s chill. Purchase the right fertilizer for your turf and follow application instructions precisely to avoid burning your lawn.

Discuss these and other lawn maintenance tips for winter with the friendly, knowledgeable team at Metro Sod & Seeding. The premier landscaping and lawn maintenance company proudly keeps properties in and around Lincoln, Nebraska, looking beautiful with a comprehensive list of services, including sprinkler maintenance, seeding, and lawn grading. Contact Metro Sod today to learn more about protecting your lawn from the winter cold. Call (402) 730-4421 or visit the website.