Lawn Maintenance Tips for Fall and Winter

One of the key features of the exterior of your home is the humble lawn; it gives your exterior its vibrancy, and when it balances out with the decking and the furniture, can create a cornucopia of color!

When the weather takes a turn for the worst, though, we find ourselves neglecting it. During the fall and winter, we need to make sure that we are looking after the lawn so it can peak during the spring and the summer.

With this in mind, how can we look after our lawn during the fall and winter months?

Fall

The fall months are great for your lawn because the evenings are cooler, and any damage caused by the summer can be offset. As far as fertilizing your lawn is concerned, it depends on how much you fertilize it. If you only fertilize twice a year, do it in the spring and the fall. This gives your lawn a bit of extra green in the run-up to winter, so it will be stronger and can resist any damage from the cold. 

With that said, do not neglect water. You may think that there’s plenty of rain to go around, but fall breezes can easily dry out your grass. You can always invest in a rainwater collector. It’s a great way to gather rainwater for your lawn. 

Your lawn is starting to store its energy for the winter months. While weeds are not much of an issue during the fall months, if you find any signs, now is the time to deal with them.  

Winter

The demands for lawn care are very low, in terms of maintenance, during the winter.  There are certain issues that can crop up, though. Snow, and especially ice, can occasionally cause damage to grass. If the snow is extreme, you could use a professional snow removal service to clear your lawn, but that is typically used for the hard surfaces of your exterior. Surprisingly, a blanket of snow can sometimes be a protection from the elements, so most often, snow isn’t a huge concern.

You don’t need to fertilize during the winter, especially if you’ve already fed it since spring. The growth slows down, which means that you don’t need to mow the lawn much, but you should take the approach of catching instead of mulching because any clippings that are left on the lawn could cause fungus issues. 

While most weeds lie dormant over winter there are a few that you need to look out for. For example, bindii, but there are other ones such as broadleaf weeds.

As you can see, those fall and winter months can prove problematic for your lawn, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to make your lawn regain its strength.

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