Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean you should take a break from caring for your lawn and landscaping. In fact, proper winter lawn care is essential to ensure a lush, healthy yard come spring. At Lawn Doctor, we are committed to helping our neighbors in Loganville, Grayson, Snellville, and Lilburn maintain beautiful lawns and vibrant ornamentals year-round. Here are some helpful tips to protect your lawn and shrubs this winter, along with details about our seasonal lawn care program.
Winter Lawn Care Tips
- Minimize Foot Traffic: Grass is more vulnerable during winter when it’s dormant. Minimize foot traffic on your lawn to avoid compacting the soil and damaging the grass.
- Clear Debris: Keep your lawn clear of fallen branches, leaves, and other debris. These can block sunlight and trap moisture, creating a breeding ground for diseases and pests.
- Mow Smart: If your lawn still requires mowing in late winter, avoid cutting the grass too short. This helps protect the roots and provides insulation during cold snaps.
- Protect Ornamentals: Mulch around your shrubs, trees, and other ornamental plants to insulate their roots and retain soil moisture. If temperatures drop significantly, consider covering sensitive plants with burlap or frost cloth.
- Water as Needed: Even in winter, your lawn and shrubs may need occasional watering if conditions are dry. Avoid watering during freezing temperatures, but don’t let your soil completely dry out.
Our Lawn Care Program Is Underway!
We’re excited to kick off the first of our 8 annual lawn care applications! This month, our focus is on pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control, along with applying potassium fertilizer.
- Pre-emergent Weed Control: Prevents weeds like crabgrass from sprouting as the temperatures warm up.
- Post-emergent Weed Control: Tackles any existing weeds, keeping your lawn clean and healthy.
- Potassium Fertilizer: Potassium is a crucial nutrient for your lawn. It strengthens grass roots, improves cold tolerance, and enhances disease resistance.
Potassium is vital during the cooler months because it helps fortify your lawn for the stresses of winter and promotes recovery in early spring. By boosting root strength now, we’re ensuring your lawn has the resilience to handle cold temperatures and the energy to grow vigorously when warmer weather returns. Similarly, we apply potassium in the fall to prepare your lawn for the winter ahead, promoting deeper roots and better nutrient storage.
The Lawn Doctor Advantage
Our team at Lawn Doctor takes pride in delivering personalized, science-backed lawn care services to the residents of Loganville, Grayson, Snellville, and Lilburn. With our 8-step program, your lawn will receive the attention it needs throughout the year.
If you have questions about winter lawn care or want to learn more about our services, contact us today. Let us help you achieve the healthy, beautiful lawn you’ve always wanted!
Call Lawn Doctor now to schedule your first application and get your lawn ready for spring! 770.728.6427
