Have a Thriving Lawn All Year Round!
Numerous changes to your lawn’s health occur over the winter. As a general rule, maintenance and preparation should be your top objectives while caring for your grass in the winter. Follow these straightforward and professional lawn care tips from the experts to have a better understanding of what you should and shouldn’t be doing for your grass throughout the winter.
Stop Mowing
Stop mowing your lawn at this time of the year. Anything below 5°C should cause your grass to cease growing over the winter, at which point you won’t need to mow it. Mowing it now may do unnecessary damage. Only cut the grass when it is necessary and the conditions are right. So, it is not advised to mow if a significant amount of frost or snow is expected, or if the ground is excessively wet.
Limit Water
If at all, you shouldn’t need to water your grass throughout the winter. So, turn off your timers and only water as necessary. If your grass is dry, the leaves will curl, letting you know. Give it water if that’s the case; otherwise, it’s better to ignore it. If at all possible, avoid adding too much moisture to the soil. Compaction will only be aided by this. To remove leaf frost in the mornings before the sun comes up, you can give your grass a very little watering if you are very concerned about preserving as much color as possible.
Aerate
During the winter, compacted lawns may become a serious issue. You should be knowledgeable about the telltale indications of soil compaction and the best ways to handle it. One of the greatest methods to prevent compaction is to aerate your grass. Depending on the size of your grass, you can use a garden fork, aerating sandals, or a petrol-powered core aerator to do this. Unfortunately, if soil compaction is not controlled in the winter, fewer nutrients will reach the roots of your grass, reducing its general health.
Do you need professional lawn care? If yes, Manuel Landscaping is here for you. If you need help in Romeoville, IL, don’t hesitate to contact us at (815) 201-0051 now!