{"id":1038,"date":"2020-11-30T13:43:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T13:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/princeton-nj\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2020-11-30T13:43:27","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T13:43:27","slug":"your-winter-guide-to-lawn-maintenance-in-princeton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/princeton-nj\/your-winter-guide-to-lawn-maintenance-in-princeton\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Winter Guide to\u00a0Lawn Maintenance in\u00a0Princeton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/princeton-nj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/89\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech-300x267.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn Doctor expert providing Lawn Maintenance in\u00a0Princeton\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/princeton-nj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/89\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/princeton-nj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/89\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Tis the season for\u00a0spending time with family and friends. However, make\u00a0sure you&#8217;re also spending some time on your lawn, preparing\u00a0it for the cold weather to come.\u00a0If you&#8217;d like help with the process,\u00a0turn to\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Princeton. We&#8217;ll provide lawn maintenance advice and care tailored around your yard and the growing conditions in the\u00a0Princeton, New Jersey area. This will\u00a0build up your lawn&#8217;s defenses, increase cold tolerance, and lay the groundwork for a beautiful comeback in spring.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lawn Maintenance Steps to Help You Winterize Your Turf<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100027507\">As temperatures drop, your grass will eventually go dormant and stop growing. Pests, diseases and other issues, however, are still active and\u00a0can become a problem if you&#8217;re not careful. Prepare your lawn before winter with maintenance steps that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protecting your lawn from mold and bacteria. <\/strong>Your grass will continue to grow until the first hard freeze. Keep mowing and remove a little more during the final cut. This will\u00a0stop mold and bacteria from settling into your lawn. Aim for a lawn that heads into winter at around 2 to 2\u00bd inches high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping moisture out of your yard. <\/strong>During autumn, your lawn gets wet. Make sure moisture doesn&#8217;t stay trapped by leaves and other debris.\u00a0This will make it vulnerable to infections and infestations. Rake and clean up your yard regularly, getting as much sunlight and air\u00a0as possible to it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stopping weeds from competing. <\/strong>Weeds can be a drain on your lawn. They compete for space, nutrients and other resources. Stop\u00a0existing ones by hand pulling or spot treating them. For seeds below ground, apply\u00a0a pre-emergent product. This disrupts germination, so they don&#8217;t\u00a0grow into mature plants in spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Serving\u00a0Princeton with Lawn Maintenance Tips &amp; Treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Winter weather can be stressful for your lawn. Let Lawn Doctor of Princeton help you protect it with proper care and maintenance. We&#8217;ll evaluate your lawn, identify its unique traits and problems, and fine-tune our services around it. We&#8217;ll also educate you on how you can improve its overall health and beauty.\u00a0Together, we&#8217;ll ensure your grass has what it needs to keep defenses high and return lush and green next spring.<\/p>\n<p>Lawn Doctor of Princeton\u00a0proudly provides custom services\u00a0and maintenance advice across:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Princeton<\/li>\n<li>Lawrenceville<\/li>\n<li>Ewing Township<\/li>\n<li>Hopewell Township<\/li>\n<li>Pennington<\/li>\n<li>Skillman<\/li>\n<li>Montgomery Township<\/li>\n<li>And throughout the surrounding areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Get your yard in great shape for winter\u00a0with lawn maintenance from\u00a0Princeton, New Jersey&#8217;s experts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/princeton-nj\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to learn more!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Tis the season for\u00a0spending time with family and friends. 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