Was your lawn looking a little brown or bare in some places this spring or summer season? Are you looking to perform some winter lawn care to ensure its looking its best for the return of those sunny days and neighborhood walkabouts?

Tis’ the season to think green! We’re not just talking Christmas trees here, folks—today we’re specifically talking about the green of your lawn!

There’s no season like the off-season to build your strategy, keep an eye on any potential issues, and work on performance–which is as true for sports as it is for your lawn.

 The Importance of Winter Lawn Care & Tips

Taking the right steps before and after the winter season can ensure your yard perpetually looks its best.

During the winter, did you know that snow insulates grass on your lawn, shielding it from freezing temperatures which can cause it to freeze, break, and die? If you have a well-established lawn, freezing temperatures aren’t really any cause for concern. However, if you’ve recently put down seed, it’s advised to keep it covered until roots are strong enough to survive and take in nutrients and water. 

What happens to grass and plants during the winter?

What happens to your lawn and grass during the winter? It technically becomes less active or dormant and begins to ration or work to preserve nutrients and water. In fact, plants in colder climates are said to have evolved to do this in order to survive, with water freezing around the plant but not the freezing the roots, which are protected. Unless the plant’s tissues is compromised.

Winter fertilizer 

Winter fertilizer is another step that can be taken for fortifying grass throughout colder-weather days. However, it should be applied prior to winter, during the fall season, for optimal results. Right when grass looks like its done growing for the season but it’s still green. (If you aren’t sure if this should be part of your winter lawn care plan or not, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!)

Avoid salt run-off from driveways, walkways, etc.

Rock salt used for removing snow and ice can dry out grass. It can also remain in the soil until washed away by more water runoff, primarily rain. You can still use rock salt while protecting your lawn by using blockers or other methods for ensuring the salt-water runoff doesn’t go directly into your grass or lawn (i.e. diverter, etc).

Here are some additional steps you can take and tips for maintaining your yard during the colder months. 

• Rake leaves before the first snowfall to avoid brown patches and dead grass in the spring.
• Protect new grass from freezing and thawing by covering it with a tarp, plastic, or similar light material that won’t crush it.
• Ensure proper drainage throughout your property so water isn’t drowning or killing grass or spots on the lawn.
• Depending on the length of snowfall in the season, start as early as February with fertilizer to keep grass looking healthy and verdant.
• Avoid piling heavy amounts of snow in one spot; a little snow can protect the plant though (see above).
• Avoid cutting or mowing grass that is dormant.

Have a winter lawn care or similar question not addressed here? 

There’s more information that can be found here, at a previous article we wrote.

https://www.brantslawncare.com/services/winter-lawn-care 

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