When the winter season arrives, it’s tempting to think regular lawn care is no longer needed. The truth is your landscaping requires proactive maintenance to endure through the snow, ice and frigid temperatures. Here are several tips to help keep your outdoor spaces protected when the spring weather emerges. 

Do:

Nourish landscaping with fertilizer.

Before the fall season ends, place fertilizer throughout your lawn. This will provide grass and roots with much-needed nutrients during the winter season.

Start by aerating the soil so that the fertilizer can reach deep into the ground. For best results, make sure the soil is moist before applying an even layer of fertilizer. 

Continue to remove weeds. 

Most weeds will typically germinate during the winter season. From cloves to thistles, these infiltrators can damage grass blades. 

The ideal time to eliminate them is when the ground is not saturated with snow or frost. Weeds are easier to pull when the soil is damp but not moist. Removing them during the winter can help minimize weed control during the spring. 

Don’t:

Walk on grass and other landscaping. 

Lawns are especially vulnerable to the weight of snow. Walking on landscaping can cause further damage by stunting grass blade stems and inviting in fungus.

Frequent foot traffic may also create bare patches in your yard during the spring season. Clear paths on sidewalks and other walking surfaces so that people and pets won’t be tempted to walk on your lawns. 

Mow grass after the first frost. 

This time of year is when lawns enter the dormant stage. Mowing after winter’s first frost can expose cut grass blades to disease, fungus and insect infestations.

If your yard needs a trim, do it before the freezing temperatures arrive, which is typically around the end of the fall season. Depending on the variety of grass on your lawn, you probably won’t have to mow again until the spring. 

 

By following a few, easy steps during the winter, your landscaping will be able to face seasonal changes. The Lawn Surgeon LLC in Cromwell, CT, is the trusted specialist that home and business owners turn to for superior year-round service. You can count on customized and affordable lawn care designed to keep your landscaping healthy, beautiful and weed-free. To learn more about their services, visit their website or call (860) 635-1127.