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The Beauty Of Spring Through Winter Lawn Care
A basic way to make
sure your lawn is substantial as well as healthy
each spring is to provide it with the proper
lawn care throughout the months of winter and in
late fall. While most lawns appear altogether
hibernating throughout these months, the way
that the lawn is cared for during this time
period can make a lot of difference to the
overall beauty and health of it when the summer
time arrives. Here are a few ideas that will
assure that the lawn is as healthy as it can
possibly be when warm weather eventually
returns.
Clearing Debris
If you happen to live in a region where there is
regular snowfall, you want to be certain your
strategy includes seeing to it that all parts of
the lawn are free of debris as well as clutter
prior to the first large snowfall of the year
happens. Good maintenance of your lawn and
preparation for winter snow include raking the
leaves, getting rid of sticks, and removing any
other kind of debris that simply does not belong
on your lawns.
Even if you do not expect a lot of snow, it is
always important to make sure the grass is not
left under a pile of leaves or other waste which
can interfere with the grass receiving a higher
rate of moisture, air and nutrients. While the
growth of most grass frequently stops at the end
of autumn, it still has the capability of dying
if it is buried under any type of yard debris.
Controlling Weeds
There are numerous individuals that have the
misconception that the summer season is the most
significant time period to control weeds.
However, just the opposite is true and it is
significant to realize this in order to plan for
appropriate and healthy lawn care for the lawns
that are around your home and garden.
Weeds actually grow much quicker than your lawn
did during the winter, as compared to the summer
season. If weeds are allowed to merely grow out
of control during the "off season", then there
might not be a lot of lawn left to enjoy when
spring comes.
Fortunately, since your grass will be growing at
a much slower rate during the fall and winter,
it is fairly easy to pinpoint the progress of
weeds during this time period. Just make certain
that you give a little attention and care to
your lawn during these particular months, and
get the weeds pulled out, or apply herbicide, so
these weeds do not smother the lawn and ruin the
appearance of your designed landscape.
Rye Grass, Bluegrass
If you are happy with the look of a thick
flourishing lawn through the wintertime, then it
is a good idea to plant ryegrass, bluegrass or
other types of northern grasses which all have a
tendency to be heartier and will survive through
the cold winter months.
One of the primary benefits when using rye grass
in your lawn, is that it generally grows well
when mixed with your current grass and it will
make your lawn appear more lush and full.
However, the ryegrass will actually die off and
the lawns regular grass will then take over as
it comes to life in the springtime.
The winter grasses such as rye, will tend to
grow better if you plant them in mid and later
part of October. If you decide to plant in the
fall, you will still need to make sure that your
new lawn receives sufficient amounts of water.
If you get a week of dry weather, you want to
make sure you water your lawn so that the rye
gets one to two inches of water per week. Just
by taking a few simple measures of lawn care
should help you achieve a healthy and lush lawn
that stand out in the summer.
by Korbin Newlyn
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