{"id":1057,"date":"2017-11-03T12:38:05","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T12:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/griffith-in\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2017-11-09T18:40:30","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T18:40:30","slug":"winter-lawn-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/griffith-in\/winter-lawn-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter\u00a0Tips\u00a0from the Griffith Area&#8217;s Lawn Care Service Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/griffith-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"green grass treated with lawn care service in griffith\" width=\"311\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/griffith-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/griffith-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/>This time of year in\u00a0West Lake County is the season for pumpkins and turkeys, with jingle bells on the horizon. Yard work is\u00a0therefore probably far from\u00a0your mind. But at\u00a0Lawn Doctor of West Lake County, we are\u00a0lawn care service experts that know\u00a0for homeowners in Griffith\u00a0and throughout Northwest Indiana, it should still be on your task list\u00a0during late fall and winter. To help ensure your lawn gets what it needs and comes back stronger than ever in spring, here are a few important tips from Lawn Doctor of West Lake County:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clean up and clear out. <\/strong>Clean up your lawn before the first snowfall. Get rid of piles of leaves and wood, toys, lawn furniture, and anything else that can block out sunlight from reaching grass, or create conditions for fungus and disease.\u00a0If you have a heavy layer of matted leaves on your lawn, rake it up to avoid the spread of infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nourish grass and treat weeds.<\/strong> Before the first frost, fertilize your lawn one last time to deliver a dose of key essentials before it goes dormant. Also, apply herbicide to problem weeds in your lawn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep plantings protected. <\/strong>For those trees and shrubs\u00a0that are young or more susceptible to winter injury, use a protective fabric, such as burlap, to cover them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimize salt use. <\/strong>Salt is important to avoid slips and falls. Just don&#8217;t overdo it. Apply enough to keep your driveways and walkways safe, but\u00a0try to keep it off grass and out of plant beds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discourage heavy foot traffic. <\/strong>As<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Griffith and Northwest Indiana area lawn care service experts, we know that foot traffic during winter can do a number on grass. Try to discourage it by keeping walkways and driveways clear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winterize your equipment.<\/strong> Before putting away your lawn mower and weed wacker for the season, winterize them. That means changing the oil, draining out fuel, and tuning up or fixing any broken parts. Be sure to sharpen your mower blades, too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prune dormant trees and shrubs.<\/strong> When you do, focus on\u00a0those branches that are dead, dying, or look weak or diseased. They can potentially fall off and cause damage or injury once covered with a layer of snow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Get More Help from\u00a0Griffith Area Proven\u00a0Lawn Care Service Experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As lawn care service experts, we know that for\u00a0homeowners across the Griffith area, as well as Northwest Indiana, yard work\u00a0can often seem like a full-time job. Why not get help from your local team of lawn care professionals? At\u00a0Lawn Doctor of West Lake County, we can provide you with a thorough lawn evaluation, customized service recommendations, leading-edge equipment, and premium products and materials. Our approach can work wonders in your lawn \u2013 so you get a yard you&#8217;ll simply love.<\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q41991478\"><strong>Setting up your free consultation is as easy as calling Lawn Doctor of West Lake County at 219.440.7098. Whether you live in the\u00a0Griffith\u00a0area, or elsewhere in\u00a0Northwest Indiana, such as\u00a0Dyer, Saint John, Crown Point, Munster, or\u00a0Schererville, IN, our lawn care service technicians can bring out your lawn&#8217;s natural health and beauty.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This time of year in\u00a0West Lake County is the season for pumpkins and turkeys, with jingle bells on the horizon. Yard work is\u00a0therefore probably far from\u00a0your mind. 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