{"id":1383,"date":"2020-12-07T16:50:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T16:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2020-12-07T16:50:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T16:50:21","slug":"your-winter-guide-to-lawn-maintenance-in-richmond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/your-winter-guide-to-lawn-maintenance-in-richmond\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Winter Guide to\u00a0Lawn Maintenance in\u00a0Richmond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech-300x267.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn Doctor expert providing Lawn Maintenance in\u00a0Richmond\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100027521\">The winter season is nearly here. Is your lawn ready for the stressors that come with it? If not, it can impact its health and appearance in the next growing season. Instead, let\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond help strengthen it. We offer lawn maintenance tips and treatment plans, tailored around the growing conditions in the Richmond, VA area. We&#8217;ll get your turf on track toward strong defenses and increased cold tolerance, so it can green up and grow vigorously in spring.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lawn Maintenance Steps to Help You Winterize Your Turf<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As temperatures drop, your lawn will stop growing and go dormant. However,\u00a0diseases, pests, and other common problems don&#8217;t\u00a0slow down. That&#8217;s why, before winter arrives in the Richmond area, you need to take some key maintenance steps to protect your lawn. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suppressing weeds you see and those you don&#8217;t. <\/strong>Weeds compete with your grass for nutrients, sunlight, and other resources. Getting rid of them is vital. If you&#8217;re still noticing weeds in your lawn, spot treat or hand pull them out. For those seeds in the soil, apply a pre-emergent product that suppresses their development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mowing your grass\u00a0shorter. <\/strong>Continue to mow your lawn until it stops growing. Prior to the final cut, lower your mower blades so you&#8217;re removing a bit more than usual. Your goal is to keep grass height at around\u00a02 to 2\u00bd inches, heading into winter. This will expose your lawn to more sunlight and reduce the spread of mold, bacteria, and other issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clearing off your yard.<\/strong> Get rid of leaves or any other clutter on your lawn. If a wet, dark layer remains, it will trap moisture and stop sunlight from reaching the grass. This creates conditions ideal for pests and diseases to make a home in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Serving\u00a0Richmond with Lawn Maintenance Tips &amp; Treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every season comes with different challenges for your lawn. Help it\u00a0fend them off with care and maintenance from\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond. We&#8217;ll start by examining your lawn, diagnosing\u00a0issues, and tailoring a plan around its exact needs. We&#8217;ll also provide tips and advice on ways you can better maintain it. Together, we&#8217;ll build up natural defenses, cut down on damage,\u00a0and boost color, thickness and vigor in the next growing season.<\/p>\n<p>Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond is proud to provide these\u00a0custom treatments and maintenance tips across:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Richmond<\/li>\n<li>Henrico<\/li>\n<li>Midlothian<\/li>\n<li>Chesterfield<\/li>\n<li>Chester<\/li>\n<li>Ashland<\/li>\n<li>Glen Allen<\/li>\n<li>Mechanicsville<\/li>\n<li>Hanover<\/li>\n<li>And other surrounding areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Get your yard in great shape for winter\u00a0with lawn maintenance from\u00a0Richmond, VA&#8217;s experts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond<\/a>\u00a0to learn more!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The winter season is nearly here. Is your lawn ready for the stressors that come with it? 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