With winter nearly here, it’s time to say good-bye to lawn care for the season, right? Actually, as experienced lawn care service providers in the Edison, NJ area, we know there are several steps to take during the late fall and winter to keep your lawn healthy and strong. Here’s a look at 6 of them:
#1: Apply an herbicide before the first frost. If your lawn has a problem with weeds, it’s not too late to do something about it. Before the first frost of the season hits, apply an herbicide product to areas with a weed overgrowth. Come next spring you’ll see fewer weeds in your lawn.
#2: Clean up your lawn. Get rid of debris, such as wood and leaf piles, where pests like to hide. In addition, a thick layer of matted leaves on your lawn is the ideal place for fungus to take root and grow. So before the first snowfall, rake up those final fall leaves.
#3: Prevent disease. Grasses that are cool-season (such as tall fescue and perennial ryegrasses) are among the most common in New Jersey. While these can withstand local growing and climate conditions, they’re also more susceptible to snow mold, which can be deadly to grass. Protect your lawn from the fungus by applying fertilizer before the first frost.
#4: Mulch landscape beds. Mulch can do wonders in providing protection to your plants during winter because it actually insulates the ground. This is especially important during weather with fluctuating temperatures and continuous freezing and thawing. So spread a layer of mulch on your garden that’s about two to four inches deep.
#5: Cover plants. For plants that are vulnerable to extreme weather conditions, cover them with burlap or frost barrier fabric. Never use a plastic cover or tarp, which can heat up in the sun during the day. Make sure you secure the cover and tie it down or stake it to ensure it doesn’t blow off.
#6: Prune trees and shrubs. As lawn care service providers in the Edison, NJ area, Lawn Doctor of Mercer & Middlesex County knows that once winter does hit and your plants go dormant, it’s the ideal time for pruning. To do a proper job, make sure you focus on dead and diseased branches, as well as branches that are rubbing against each other. Then focus on the center of the tree or shrub and move your way outward, striving for a balanced, symmetrical shape.
Get a Lawn You Love with the Edison Area’s Lawn Care Service Specialists
At Lawn Doctor of Mercer & Middlesex County, we know how to care for lawns in Edison, Hamilton Township, Middlesex County, New Brunswick and beyond through every season. Whether you don’t have the time for proper yard care, or you’re facing challenges from diseases, weeds and pests, we have the lawn care services you need. We’re known across the Edison area for our proven lawn care services that deliver exceptional results in local lawns.
Our lawn care services are available in Edison, NJ, as well as in Woodbridge, Somerset, Trenton, Princeton Junction, Mercer County, Hamilton Township, Middlesex County, New Brunswick, and the neighboring areas. Book your free consultation today by calling 732.246.1101.
