Fall is here, and winter is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the winter months so it remains healthy during the colder season. You want your lawn to bounce back in the spring so you have a lush landscape that you can enjoy once the weather warms up again. Luxury Landscape Supply has the supplies you need to treat your lawn for the winter season. Here are some tips to ensure that you end up with a lush, green lawn once the winter months are behind us.
Fertilize in the Fall
Your lawn like many of the critters in your yard will go into hibernation during the winter. As such, this makes fall an ideal time to fertilize the lawn. This nourishes it before it goes stagnant. Rent a motorized fertilizer spreader to spread the fertilizer over your lawn as this more accurately and evenly releases the fertilizer. It’s also important to know your lawn type so you know which fertilizer to buy. Make sure to follow the directions as closely as possible to avoid over-fertilizing and burning your lawn.
Aerate in the Fall, Too
Fall is also an ideal time to get ready for spring’s seeding. You want to aerate your lawn by poking holes in it. This not only prepares your lawn for spring but also helps to keep the lawn roots that are already established healthy. Healthy lawn roots will continue to grow. As with the fertilizer spreader, you can rent an aerator to aerate your lawn. There are also specialized shoes on the market that allow you to aerate the lawn while you walk across it. You can also use a hand tool.
Sow Seeds Specifically for Winter Grass
There are grass seeds out there that are designed for cold weather. These are the seeds that you want to purchase. You want to make sure you purchase seed packets that recommend you plant the seeds in the fall. Once you have the right seeds in hand, scatter them evenly all over your lawn. Don’t over-scatter. You only want enough seeds to keep your lawn healthy and lush during the winter months. Understand, however, that even though you have sown seeds, your lawn will become dormant eventually.
Rake the Lawn
Break up soil clumps and cover bald spots by running a rake over your lawn gently. You can also use the rake to help spread the winter seeds evenly. Next, keep your lawn moist according to the directions on the seed packets. Once the weather gets cold and wet enough, reduce the watering so that you are not saturating your lawn, especially if you have frost on the lawn in the mornings.
If you need to re-sod your lawn, Luxury Landscape Supply in Lawrenceville, GA, has the supplies you need. Call us today or stop by our shop.