{"id":1176,"date":"2020-11-30T16:49:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T16:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-de\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2020-11-30T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T16:49:47","slug":"lawn-maintenance-in-wilmington-de","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-de\/lawn-maintenance-in-wilmington-de\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Winter Guide to\u00a0Lawn Maintenance in\u00a0Wilmington, DE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech-300x267.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn Doctor providing Lawn Maintenance in\u00a0Wilmington, DE\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2016\/01\/lawn-doctor-tech.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100027501\">Cold, wintry weather is just around the corner. Is your turf prepared to handle it? If you&#8217;re not sure, turn to\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Wilmington. We offer lawn maintenance tips and treatments tailored to your yard and the local growing conditions unique to the\u00a0Wilmington, DE area.\u00a0We&#8217;ll enhance its natural defenses, improve cold tolerance, and pave the way for a beautiful return next spring.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lawn Maintenance Steps to Help You Winterize Your Turf<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When temperatures drop, your lawn goes dormant. Before that occurs in the\u00a0Wilmington, DE area, put your lawn to bed properly by following some maintenance best practices. When you do, you&#8217;ll make it less prone to issues with mold, fungus, pests, and damage. This includes through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reducing the chance for infections. <\/strong>If your grass is still growing, remove a little more with\u00a0your\u00a0final cut. The ideal length to end the season is\u00a02 to 2\u00bd inches high. This ensures your lawn doesn&#8217;t get stressed, while reducing the threat of snow mold and other diseases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increasing the amount of sunlight your lawn gets. <\/strong>Rake up your lawn so you&#8217;re removing leaves and other clutter. If these remain on your grass, they&#8217;ll stop sunlight from reaching it. This impacts your lawn&#8217;s ability\u00a0to make and store food.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stopping competition from weeds. <\/strong>For weeds actively growing in your yard now, spot treat or hand pull them. Also apply a pre-emergent product to suppress\u00a0the development of\u00a0seeds underground. This\u00a0works by interrupting the germination cycle, so seeds can&#8217;t mature into full-grown plants in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Serving\u00a0Wilmington, DE with Lawn Maintenance Tips &amp; Treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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\u00a0Doctor of Wilmington. We&#8217;ll evaluate your turf, identify problem areas, and tailor a service plan around it. We&#8217;ll also educate you on best maintenance practices to follow tailored to your lawn and\u00a0around the conditions in the Wilmington, DE area. Together, we&#8217;ll improve your yard&#8217;s health and appearance and achieve longer-lasting results, guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready for a professional hand with lawn\u00a0maintenance, turn to\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Wilmington, proudly serving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wilmington<\/li>\n<li>Newport<\/li>\n<li>Elsmere<\/li>\n<li>Hockessin<\/li>\n<li>Chadds Ford<\/li>\n<li>Kennett Square<\/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\u00a0Wilmington, DE&#8217;s\u00a0experts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-de\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Lawn Doctor of Wilmington<\/a>\u00a0to learn more!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold, wintry weather is just around the corner. Is your turf prepared to handle it? If you&#8217;re not sure, turn to\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Wilmington. 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