Come winter it is natural to keep aside your tools and ignore your lawn entirely until spring breaks out. But did you know that maintaining your lawn during winter is as important as your spring lawn care? Precipitation, low temperatures, and several other factors can affect your precious garden plants and lawns during winter. Hence, to have them lush perfectly during the spring, one must spend an effort to maintain them during winter. You can also call upon lawn maintenance services to have your job done if you find winter lawn maintenance challenging. Established facility management services offer exemplar lawn services during winter, making your job easier.
Here are a few winter tips for all those DIY experts out there to keep your lawn fresh and green for springs and summers.
Lawn maintenance tips for winter
Mow your lawn, but a little higher
Taking a stroll on your lawn occasionally during winter can be a great stress buster. But think about those tall, unattended lawns or sods and slippery algae that can be extremely discomforting. Although it is recommended to rest your lawn as much as possible during frosts and extreme wet conditions, experts also advise mowing your lawns occasionally at a height little higher than you would mow it normally, when suitable condition prevails. The extra height is essential to provide insulation from extreme colds.
For some other lawns like Fescue lawns, mow it to a height that can choke out Poa Annua from your lawns. These weeds are low growing turf grasses and can be successfully weeded out if the lawns are mowed to a certain height. Lower your lawn in spring as soon as the temperature rises. In short, be mindful of these tips while mowing during winters.
● Mow when conditions are suitable and necessary
● Avoid mowing when the lawn is very wet or frosty.
● Grasses grow fast when the temperature is above 5 degree Celsius. Mowing is required during this time.
● Always mow at more height when compared to the summer heights.
Minimize the foot traffic
Lawn maintenance services recommend avoiding too much foot traffic in your lawn when the condition is overly frosty, or the ground is very wet. It is found that pressure applied on wet grasses can burst the cell walls, permanently damaging the grass blades. The grasses become stronger during summer, making them ideal for mowing. It is recommended to avoid high-pressure activities like playing soccer during winter.
Watering the lawn
Ensure that the lawns are kept moist during mild days in winters. It is essential to avoid drying lawns. Lawns become extremely weak and are susceptible to winter damages and fungi infections in spring, and hence, require extreme care during the winter seasons.
Clean the debris
Leaves tend to pile up in your lawns during winter. Piled up leaves can cause reduced aeration, suffocating your lawns. Similarly, wet leaves spread across the lawns can invite infections and diseases. Break up the soil clumps with a drake and remove the strewn debris. Ensure that leaves are mulched when they are not too wet.
