If you want to enjoy a lush green lawn in the Summer, then it’s important to know how to care for your lawn in the Winter. Think about this time of year as the maintenance season before the growth comes!
When it’s cold for prolonged periods of time (like during a Tassie Winter), the growth of your lawn will slow or become dormant. How you manage your lawn during Winter differs from when it’s warm.
Winter Lawn Care Tips
Here are some simple steps you can take to improve lawn health during Winter:
Mow less
If you mow weekly or fortnightly during summer, you might reduce to a monthly mow during Winter. This is obvious since there will be less growth, but it’s also helpful to keep the mower off the lawn if you can to avoid muddy tracks and grooves when the soil is damp and soft.
Mow higher
Grass is like any other plant and grows through photosynthesis, absorbing nutrients from the sunlight through its leaves. When you mow during Winter, lift your mowing height by a notch or two, leaving some more length on the leaf and absorbing more sunlight.
Bag your clippings
You might be doing this anyway, but certain mowers have two settings for grass clippings – catch or mulch. In Winter, it’s advised to catch your clippings, which can help ensure enough air and sunlight can penetrate the lawn.
Rake the lawn
You will likely have leaves and debris gathering on the grass at this time of year. Get out there once a week and remove the leaves, which can block sunlight and cause browning.
Reduce watering
The grass and soil will likely be cold and damp during the cooler months, so it’s important not to swamp the lawn with too much water. If anything at all, water lightly in the mornings to remove frost.
Investing just a bit of time through Winter to care for your lawn will ensure it flourishes when the weather warms up.
Contact Lawn Squad today for lawn maintenance services.
