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Whether they use grass seeding or sodding, every homeowner wants to keep their lawn healthy and lush. When the weather grows cold, lawns face several risks that may leave them looking dry and brown come springtime. Luckily, you can preserve your lawn throughout the winter by following these three essential tips. 

3 Tips for Preparing Your Yard for Winter

1. Apply Winter Fertilizer

grass seeding O'Fallon, MOWinter fertilizer provides the correct amount of potassium, strengthening your grass’s roots so they can more easily resist the cold. The fertilizer will also help your lawn heal from any summer heat damage. Applying a deep treatment of winter fertilizer is particularly crucial for cool-season grasses, such as fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass, while warm-season grasses, such as zoysia and St. Augustine, will benefit from a light application of a regular fertilizer. 

2. Keep Fighting Weeds

Some homeowners assume they can skip weeding throughout the fall and winter since many plants stop growing due to cold weather. However, if you don’t weed during the colder months, you’ll often have to deal with a significant amount of growth in the spring. You should weed periodically through the winter and prevent spring weeds by applying a pre-emergent herbicide.

3. Manage Leaves Wisely

Fallen leaves harm your lawn by trapping insects, diseases, fungi spores, and other threats. However, instead of throwing leaves in the garbage or removing them with a leaf blower, use your lawnmower to shred the fallen leaves into mulch. This material will help protect your lawn as the weather grows colder, and any extra mulch can be used for your garden or other landscaping elements. 

 

If you want expert help maintaining your lawn this winter, turn to Keeven Bros Sod Company in O’Fallon, MO. For more than 65 years, this trusted lawn care company has been providing sod installation, grass seeding, and a variety of other lawn services throughout the Greater St. Louis area. No matter what assistance your residential or commercial lawn requires, their experienced team will help you keep it healthy all year long. Learn more about their services online, and call 636-240-4900 to discuss your grass seeding or sodding needs today.

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