The Essential Winter Lawn Care Guide

Just because the winter season is upon us, doesn't mean that you can stop taking care of your lawn. The cold weather and snow might cause your yard to go dormant, but in order for it to be the lavish property you are picturing come spring, you have to follow the right steps. Take a look at our Essential Winter Lawn Care Guide to fully understand what it takes to take care of your lawn after summer.

Prepare in Fall 
To reduce and possibly eliminate the amount of work you have to do over the winter, you should start preparing in the fall. Then, when spring arrives, the hard work will be done.

Some of the fall preparations include aerating, fertilizing, and mowing prior to the first freeze. Those pesky leaves should also be cleared away. If they get left on the yard, mold or moss can form underneath them. You need to keep the property clear of debris after you pick it up that final time. Make sure to tell everyone else in your household to do the same.



Overseeding to Stay Green
Keeping the grass green all winter long is possible with overseeding if you are located in a place where you can grow warm season grasses. Use a perennial or annual ryegrass before the first frost of the season.

Spot Treat Weeds
Having only a few weeds is a good thing. You can simply spot treat them with an herbicide weed killer. Just make sure it is one that is safe for the grass.

Mow to Control More Weeds
Living in an area that doesn't get snowfall leaves you with an advantage. You can continue mowing your lawn all year long, even if it goes dormant. This is a great way to control the weeds that are left over. The repeat mowing is tough for the weeds to live through, and many times they will die off after a few passes.

Stay Off Frozen Lawns
Make sure that people aren't using your frozen lawn as a walkway as walking across the grass can do some serious damage. In addition, keep all vehicles, trailers, and other large objects off the grass until the soil firms back up in the spring.

Rake Leftover Leaves Carefully
If after the first frost, there are still leaves on your lawn, you need to get them off. Make sure that you do so carefully. The lawn is going to be soft and possibly damp which means that the grass is going to lift off easily with a rake. Gently gather the debris to keep it from killing the grass underneath.

Repair Any Ruts
The cold winter weather will bring around rodents looking for a place to nest. If your grass is long, they will use it as a type of protection from the elements. As a result, you will end up with ruts in your yard. After the final snow or freeze, you will have to fill them with soil and cover them with grass seed.

Keep Glass Cleared of Debris
Continue to remove fallen branches, leaves, and other debris throughout the course of the winter. The weight of the object, no matter how small, can cause the grass beneath it to die.

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