When the snowflakes start falling and a fresh blanket of snow covers your lawn every few weeks, you may wonder how your lawn is doing underneath all that buildup. Although grass does go dormant during the winter months, you can help your lawn return to its lush, green state in the spring by taking a few extra steps. Here are three essential lawn care strategies you should implement this winter. 

Winter Lawn Care Tips

1. Aerate

Before the coldest months of winter hit, have a professional lawn care company aerate your lawn. During aeration, thousands of small cores of sod and soil are removed from the lawn and distributed across the yard, simultaneously opening up the lawn and returning nutrients to the surface. Aeration is beneficial in winter because it helps encourage drainage and airflow, preventing lawn fungal infections. 

2. Fertilize

Your lawn needs nutrients, even when the grass is dormant. Winter fertilizer varieties are designed to help turf enter dormancy with all the nutrients it needs to survive a harsh winter. Invest in fertilizer designed for winter application, and apply it before the snow starts sticking. 

3. Keep the Surface Clear

Remove dead leaves, children’s toys, and lawn furniture from your lawn before winter. Dead leaves create a blanket of trapped organic debris that can kill your grass, and furniture and toys, which block sunlight and trap moisture, cause bare spots. As part of your winterization routine, clear your lawn, and rake up any leaves remaining after fall cleanup.

Prepare your lawn this winter by working with the team at Going Green Lawn Services LLC. Since their inception, they’ve been working with homeowners and businesses  in the St. Louis Metro region to tackle every component of lawn care, ranging from weed control and fertilization to aeration and overseeding. Start on a road to a healthier lawn by visiting their website, or give them a call at (636) 388-2883 to inquire about winter lawn care.