After spending a tremendous amount of time and effort during the spring to keep your lawn up, what should you do in the winter to keep it spring ready? Below are some pro tips to turn your winter lawn care routine from average to pro.
Begin Winter Prep While In Fall As we all know aeration and overseeding are vital parts of lawn care that create a great lawn for the spring. Be sure to finish these steps around 4 weeks before the temperatures begin to fall. Usually around 45-50 degrees in the daytime. As well as around 30 degrees in the nighttime. It is vital to begin this process close to 4 weeks while it is still warm outside. This gives the seeds plenty of time to grow and sprout, allowing the grass to have a nice foundation before it gets too cold outside. What If I Failed to Prepare My Lawn in the Fall? If you missed the small window to prepare your lawn for the winter, don't fret! As long as the lawn has no ice and is not frozen, you can still aerate the lawn, then seed in the early springtime. It is recommended to start seeding in the later ends of February or the early weeks in March. This allows for the grass to start growing and germinating as the temperatures begin to rise. Keep in mind, do not start seeding too late, as the less developed grass will begin to get too warm. Causing yellow lawns, and dead grass. Clean Up The Leaves and Related from The Fall Months As the seasons begin to change it is vital to remove all leaves from the ground. Try to rake up as many leaves as you can before the start of winter. Of course, leaves fall at different times, so having a consistent routine can help as well. Keep in mind, removing dry leaves is much easier than wet leaves in the spring. Making clean up a breeze. Here is why you should remove all leaves, or at least as many as you can:
Lastly, Fertilization for the Winter Should you apply fertilizer in the winter? Yes! You can find quality fertilizers at most large home improvement stores or your local home store. Using a nice CO-OP can be a better choice as they provide great counsel on what works best in your specific location. When applying fertilizer, we recommend waiting until the grass has been mowed and matured a little bit. Using the fertilizer too soon can cause the baby grass to "burn up". We do not want that! Awesome, you made it through! If you are looking for quality lawn care or landscaping in Denton, check out our homepage to get started with the experts in your area.
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