Winter Lawn Care: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do

Winter may seem like the season to forget about your lawn, but a few smart habits during the colder months can make all the difference once spring arrives. Understanding what helps and what harms your lawn in winter keeps it healthy year after year.

What You Should Do

• Keep it Clean: Remove fallen leaves, branches, and debris to prevent mold, fungus, and suffocation.
• Mow Before Dormancy: Give your grass one final cut before the season ends, keeping it slightly shorter to prevent matting under frost.
• Aerate and Fertilize (if applicable): Early winter is still a good time to aerate or apply a winterizing fertilizer, especially for cool-season grasses.
• Limit Traffic: Frozen or dormant grass is more fragile than it looks. Keep foot and vehicle traffic off the lawn as much as possible.

What You Shouldn’t Do

• Don’t Overwater: Winter rain and humidity usually provide enough moisture. Excess watering can lead to root rot or ice buildup.
• Don’t Ignore Drainage Issues: Standing water during winter can lead to disease and dead patches by spring.
• Don’t Apply the Wrong Products: Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers during dormancy. Focus instead on balanced, slow-release nutrients if needed.

Prepare Today for a Greener Tomorrow

Winter lawn care is about protection, not growth. A few mindful steps now ensure that when spring returns, your lawn will bounce back stronger, thicker, and healthier than before.

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