How to Prepare a Lawn for Winter: What Summer Residents Should Know

31.10.2024 17:00

Before the cold weather sets in, it is important to prepare your lawn for winter.

In this case, in the spring your site will look well-groomed and “fresh”.

A number of activities are carried out for this purpose.

What do they consist of?

Weeds

Before doing anything else, you should get rid of all the weeds. It is best to weed. In this case, the weeds will not be able to survive the winter.

Haircut

Before leaving the lawn for the winter, it should be mowed. To do this, keep the grass height to six centimeters.

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Aeration and watering

In order for the lawn to look good at the beginning of the new season, it is necessary to make holes in it for access of moisture and air. It is also worth carrying out high-quality watering.

Nutrients

Don't forget about adding nutrients. It's best to pay attention to formulations that include phosphorus and potassium.

Mulching

The final procedure, after which the lawn is ready for winter, is mulching.

If you do everything correctly, then at the beginning of spring you will see a beautiful and well-groomed lawn.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What do they consist of?
  2. Weeds
  3. Haircut
  4. Aeration and watering
  5. Nutrients
  6. Mulching