Try A Lawn Care Schedule For Spring Splendor
A simple way to be sure that your lawn is hearty and healthy every spring is to give it the right lawn care schedule during the cold months of late fall and winter. Even though most lawns seem completely dormant during these months, how the lawn is cared for during this time can make a difference to the overall health and beauty of it in the summer. Below are some ideas that will ensure that the lawn is as healthy as it can be when warm weather returns. If you do live in an area where you have regular snowfalls, then you will want to be sure that your strategy includes making sure that all areas of the lawn are free of debris and clutter before the first big snowfall of the year comes along. Proper lawn maintenance in preparation for winter snow would include raking the leaves, removing sticks, and disposing of any other type of debris that just doesn't belong on your lawns. Even if you are not expecting much in the way of snowfall, it is still important to be sure that the grass isn't left under piles of leaves or other rubbish that can interfere with the grass receiving proper moisture, nutrients and air. While the growth of grass often comes to a halt in the late fall, it can still die if it is buried under any kind of yard debris. Most people believe that summertime is the most important time to control weeds. But, few people understand that the opposite is true and this is key to being able to provide the right lawn care for the lawn areas around your home and garden. During the winter, the weeds will grow considerably faster than the grass. If you allow the weeds to grow unimpeded during this "off season," then it could be that you will have hardly any lawn left by the time spring rolls around. Fortunately, because your grass will be growing so slowly during the fall and winter months, it is rather easy to spot the progress of the weeds during this time. Just make sure that you give a bit of attention to your lawn during these months and get those weeds pulled, or apply weed killer, so that they don't overrun the lawns and ruin the look of your landscape design. If you like the look of a think, full lawn even through the wintertime, then it is a good idea to plant rye grass, bluegrass or other types of northern grasses which all tend to be heartier and will endure through the colder months of winter. One of the lawn care advantages of using rye grass in your lawns is that it grows well mixed with your current grass and will make your lawn look fuller and lusher. However, the rye grass will actually die off and your regular grass will take over as it comes to life in the spring. If you plan to plant any winter grasses, like rye, then they will stand the best chance of taking root and growing well if you plant in October. And, even with chilly weather you need to be sure the newly planted grass seeds get enough water. Between natural rain and your own watering efforts, you should be sure that the rye-type grass receives one to two inches of moisture every week. Utilizing these simple lawn care schedule tips will give you the best looking lawn in the neighborhood, come summer.
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