Check out these tips for caring for your winter lawn care!

Caring for your lawn during the wintertime can vary between homeowners based on your location. Unless you live in the very southern part of the US, most grass types go dormant during the winter months. Though, just because winter isn’t the primary growing season doesn’t mean that there aren’t lots to still do.

Follow these winter lawn care tips to keep your yard healthy.

 

Apply Fertilizer to Your Lawn

Deciding to apply fertilizer before the snow falls is an excellent way to deliver an energy boost to your grass during the winter months. Using a slow-release fertilizer to give a slow stream of energy to your lawn root systems over an extended period.

 

Allow It to Breathe

Aerating your lawn once every few years is a reliable way to ensure that your yard is getting the proper nutrients deep down.  Aerating lets energy, sunshine, and water penetrate deep into the soil, which makes your lawn stronger and healthier in the springtime.

You can rent an aerator or ask your local tree care specialist to do the work for you. Aerate your yard before the ice and snow fall on the grass.

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Mulching leaves

 

Mulch Fallen Leaves

Many parts of the US will see the addition of fallen leaves onto their yards in the early wintertime. Instead of raking up and bagging the leaves, think about using this free source of energy to produce a stronger lawn. Mulch the leaves with your lawnmower or a leaf mulcher, cutting the leaves into manageable, little parts. Dead leaves deliver a natural source of nitrogen to your lawn, making it an excellent addition for future growth.

 

Apply Compost

Compost is one of those things that all homeowners need to maintain a healthy lawn. Compost can be made at home in a compost sack sold at your local garden center. Compost is beneficial to adding to a yard before winter comes, delivering a natural energy source for essential roots. The compost will be slowly worked into the soil by microorganisms making it an excellent option to treat many lawn problems.

Consider all these winter lawn care tips this year for an amazing outdoor space.