Cold, wintry weather is just around the corner. Is your turf prepared to handle it? If you’re not sure, turn to Lawn Doctor of Wilmington. We offer lawn maintenance tips and treatments tailored to your yard and the local growing conditions unique to the Wilmington, DE area. We’ll enhance its natural defenses, improve cold tolerance, and pave the way for a beautiful return next spring.
Lawn Maintenance Steps to Help You Winterize Your Turf
When temperatures drop, your lawn goes dormant. Before that occurs in the Wilmington, DE area, put your lawn to bed properly by following some maintenance best practices. When you do, you’ll make it less prone to issues with mold, fungus, pests, and damage. This includes through:
- Reducing the chance for infections. If your grass is still growing, remove a little more with your final cut. The ideal length to end the season is 2 to 2½ inches high. This ensures your lawn doesn’t get stressed, while reducing the threat of snow mold and other diseases.
- Increasing the amount of sunlight your lawn gets. Rake up your lawn so you’re removing leaves and other clutter. If these remain on your grass, they’ll stop sunlight from reaching it. This impacts your lawn’s ability to make and store food.
- Stopping competition from weeds. For weeds actively growing in your yard now, spot treat or hand pull them. Also apply a pre-emergent product to suppress the development of seeds underground. This works by interrupting the germination cycle, so seeds can’t mature into full-grown plants in the spring.
Serving Wilmington, DE with Lawn Maintenance Tips & Treatments
Your lawn requires a lot of care attention during the growing season to keep it healthy and strong. Get help with it all from the team at Lawn Doctor of Wilmington. We’ll evaluate your turf, identify problem areas, and tailor a service plan around it. We’ll also educate you on best maintenance practices to follow tailored to your lawn and around the conditions in the Wilmington, DE area. Together, we’ll improve your yard’s health and appearance and achieve longer-lasting results, guaranteed.
If you’re ready for a professional hand with lawn maintenance, turn to Lawn Doctor of Wilmington, proudly serving:
- Wilmington
- Newport
- Elsmere
- Hockessin
- Chadds Ford
- Kennett Square
- And other surrounding areas
Get your yard in great shape for winter with lawn maintenance from Wilmington, DE’s experts. Contact Lawn Doctor of Wilmington to learn more!
