If you don’t put in the work during the season of fall, your lawn is going to suffer during the winter months. You will potentially see some of the hard work you’ve put in all year being undone, and depending on the temperatures and rainfall it can take months to get your lawn back into top condition.
So, what can you do? You can start by preparing your lawn in fall by using good quality fertilizers, removing leaves and debris, aerating your lawn, overseeding, and removing weeds. It’s not as much work as it may sound, and it’s more than worth the time for the results.
I will explain what you need to do in a little more detail, please read on:
Strengthen Your Lawn with Fertilizer
Whether you’re a keen gardener, or just casual. You will know the importance of feeding your lawn. The important thing to do before winter is to start using a fertilizer that’s higher in nitrogen. These reach deeper into the roots to strengthen the lawn and help it survive ground frosts.
Always Remove Leaves and Debris
Fall treats us with a lovely arrangement of colors as the leaves on the trees change from green, to yellows, browns, and reds. It looks great, but you can’t leave the leaves on the ground or they will attract insects and cause damage to your lawn as they start to decompose. Either a rake of a leaf blower will help clear them up pretty quickly.
A Little Overseeding Doesn’t Hurt
Overseeding is a process where you throw down some new seeds to thicken or repair your lawn. Doing this in fall, even if you have a nice full lawn, helps to add some additional grass and means you will have more survive the winter months.
Declare War on Weeds
Weeds are a cause of endless frustration for all gardeners. Coming off the end of summer there will not doubt be some new weeds shooting up, it’s incredibly important you pull them at the roots during fall and poison them. Weeds will grow stronger during winter while your lawn suffers, so it can become a real problem if ignored.
Aerate Your Lawn
To aerate a lawn all you need to do is poke some holes into the soil. Focus on areas that have become patchy or feel compact. Soil settles and becomes more dense over time as rainfall and foot traffic presses it down. Aerating your lawn allows more drainage, airflow, and nutrients to reach deeper into the soil. Strengthening the lawn, which is particularly important during winter.
In Summary
By following these few tips you will notice a huge improvement in the condition of your lawn during, and after a harsh winter. If you experience snow and frosts where you live you can’t do much lawn maintenance during winter, so putting in the groundwork in fall will pay off in a big way.
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Author Bio:
I’m Mike, a gardening and DIY enthusiast, along with my wife Jane we started yardday.com to share our passion and knowledge with others.
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