We are now in the midst of winter, which means there could be snow, ice, freezing conditions, rain, wind and lots of debris that can make a mess of lawns.
While it may seem easier to just let the lawn be until the end of winter, there are still things you can do to maintain your lawn in the winter time. When weather conditions allow, you can still fertilize, aerate, seed, and clear your lawn of debris. Here are some winter lawn care tips to enact today:
Aerate and Fertilize
This needs to be done before the first frost date. Most likely, that has already happened so you may need to skip this step in winter lawn care for the moment. If you haven’t experienced a frost, then this is a good chance to give your lawn some time to breathe and relieve soil compaction. Once you’ve aerated, use some fertilizer that only works toward providing nutrients for root growth during those cold months.
Tidy the Debris
All the leaves and other debris can cut off any air that your lawn needs to breathe during those dormant winter months. That’s why you’ll need to remove the leaves. Also, any debris like that could become wet and harbor disease that could do damage to your lawn. Rake up as much debris as possible. You can use it for mulch or put it in your green recycling.
Keep Off the Lawn
When your lawn is frosted or dormant, it’s best to try to avoid walking on it too much. Even strong grass can become weak if it’s regularly walked on. You can avoid walking on your lawn by doing your best to keep driveways, sidewalks, and other walkways free of snow and ice by using rock salt.
Prepare While You Can
Do as much as you can when weather permits. Otherwise, leave the rest to Mother Nature.
Commercial Lawn Care Help
We can handle all of your winter commercial lawn maintenance needs. Also, don’t forget that we also offer snow and ice treatment.
