The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. Before it arrives, get your turf on track to survive the rigors of the season with help from Lawn Doctor of Lancaster. We offer lawn maintenance best practices and turf treatments designed around your yard and the Lancaster, PA area’s growing season. Your grass will get the exact care it needs to build up defenses and withstand stress from snow, cold, and ice.
Lawn Maintenance Steps to Help You Winterize Your Turf
Cool-season lawns, like those common across Pennsylvania, go dormant once the first hard freeze hits. Before this frigid weather makes its way to the Lancaster area, put your lawn to bed with the right maintenance steps. When you do, you’ll minimize issues with diseases and pests, while achieving higher cold tolerance. Some ways to do that include:
- Cutting your grass shorter. If you haven’t yet cut your lawn for the last time, remove a little more when you do. Ideally, it should be around 2 to 2½ inches in height. This will lower the risk of snow mold infecting without stressing your lawn by scalping it.
- Raking your lawn to expose it to more sunlight. Your lawn needs sunlight to make food and store up reserves for winter. If, however, it’s covered in leaves, this process is limited, putting your lawn at risk. In addition, leaves and other clutter can trap moisture, creating ideal conditions for fungal infections and pest infestations.
- Treating weeds and diseases. If your lawn is prone to diseases or has a problem with weeds, treat these issues now. For instance, apply a fungicide that stops mold and fungus that can develop over winter. Also apply a pre-emergent control that suppresses the weed germination process, so you won’t see as many in your yard next spring.
Serving Lancaster with Lawn Maintenance Tips & Treatments
If you’re ready for a yard that’s healthy and strong, turn to Lawn Doctor of Lancaster for maintenance tips and a customized plan. We’ll evaluate your turf, diagnose issues, and fine-tune our services around them. Together, we’ll set your lawn up for more beauty and better days ahead.
Lawn Doctor of Lancaster is proud to serve local homeowners with custom maintenance advice and service plans across:
- Lancaster
- York
- Elizabethtown
- Lititz
- Manheim
- And throughout the surrounding areas
Get your yard in great shape for winter with lawn maintenance from Lancaster, PA’s experts. Contact Lawn Doctor of Kingston, Poughkeepsie & Hudson to learn more!
