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Winter is a time to focus on maintaining the beauty of your lawn. However, winter’s harsh
temperatures can cause severe damage to grass. To ensure a healthy and vibrant lawn in
spring, it is important to keep up with your lawn maintenance. These are some easy steps to
make winter lawn care more enjoyable. Keeping a healthy lawn during the winter is as easy as
remembering to apply fertilizers and feed it with a lawn rake. Here are some tips for keeping your
lawn healthy during winter.
Regular aeration in lawn care is essential. This allows air into your grass roots, which reduces
compaction and promotes nutrient absorption. Your lawn should be aerated at least once a
season, more frequently if it gets a lot of foot traffic. Aerating involves using a core aerator,
which removes cores of soil two to three inches deep and breaks them up. Aeration can also be
used to add beneficial organic matter to your lawn.
Seeding can increase the lawn’s density. Seeding can prevent weeds or pests from growing on
your lawn. Seeding can also bring new varieties of grass to your yard, increasing its disease
resistance and insect resistance. You can also use a patch seed if your lawn is not large enough
to support this. This method can also be used on bare patches in your yard. To promote even
growth, you can then work the seed in with a rake.
When choosing a lawn-care service, make sure you verify their credentials. Look for someone
who is qualified and educated. It is important to understand what they will do and what extra
costs you can expect. Make sure you know what products they use. And don’t forget to check if
they disclose the brands and how they apply them. You’ll get more customers if your lawn looks
great after just a few days.
While summertime grass growth is the hottest season, fall grass still needs regular watering to
stay healthy. If necessary, trim the grass to 2 to 3 inches high. A blade that is too short can
cause the grass to become susceptible to fungal diseases and pests. The grass will not grow as
well as it should if cut at a shorter height. This can make it more difficult to withstand winter. You
will have to water your lawn more often in winter if you cut the grass too short.
Consider the cost before you hire a lawn care company. It can add up. It doesn’t really matter if
you need lawn care once a fortnight or once a year. The price of lawn mowing can vary widely. If
you donâ€TMt have enough money to hire landscaping companies, you could end up paying
more if the grass grows taller between mows. You can save money if you sign a contract with a
lawn service for a longer period of time. Many companies offer discounts for returning
customers. A 25% discount is not unusual.
The fall weather can be cooler but the lawn can still suffer from drought. While rain and dew can
provide some moisture to grass, watering is essential for grass survival and growth. Sprinklers
should be switched off by October end to give your lawn the water it needs. If you’re unable to
water your lawn before October, spread empty containers over it. This will help you measure
watering times in the summer and fall. You can also use rain gauges to measure the natural
waterings.
There are many types of grasses that can be used for lawns. There are many types of grasses
that are suitable for different climates. The coarse grasses are used for sports fields and the
finer ones for ornamental gardens. Some grasses have adaptations to oceanic, tropical, and
continental climates. Some grasses are good for both, so you can mix them up to create the right
lawn for you. This way, your lawn will have the right texture for your climate.
Lawn care covers all aspects of maintaining a beautiful lawn. Maintaining healthy grass requires
fertilization, deep root feeding and irrigation as well as weed control. This is an important aspect
of gardening and landscaping, and requires specialist knowledge and skills. For any questions
regarding lawn care, contact a professional lawn company. They will be more than happy for you
to assist. It’s essential to have someone with experience in the field to help you care for your
lawn.
