With Delaware’s mild climate, it can be hard for homeowners to figure out when is the best time to winterize their grass, shrubs, and yard. Overlooking fall lawn preparations can allow problems like weeds and mold to creep in. Get a few of Royal Lawn Care’s tips and tricks for transitioning your lawn care routine from fall to winter.
Don’t Let Your Yard Go for the Season: How to Prepare for Cold Weather
Fall is a great time to prune shrubs or bushes and trim tree branches, especially any that have been damaged during summer storms. Remove leaves, debris, and branches that have fallen to allow sunlight to reach the grass. If you need help with seasonal pruning, contact Royal Lawn Care.
After your fall clean up, mow your lawn to about 2.5 to 3 inches one last time before winter to help prevent matting and snow mold. Leave grass clippings on the lawn after mowing, as they can provide nutrients and protection to the soil.
A few small efforts toward lawn restoration can go a long way! Aerating your lawn improves soil compaction, allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. Contact the Royal Lawn Care team about aeration services.
Royal Lawn Care can apply a slow-release, nitrogen-rich fertilizer in late fall. This will help your grass store nutrients for winter and promote early spring growth. If your lawn has bare patches, we can overseed during the fall to ensure a lush lawn come spring.
Royal Lawn Care’s weed control packages run from March until November. Consider applying a pre-emergent herbicide in late fall to prevent winter annual weeds from taking root. Your lawn is an investment in the curb appeal of your entire property—RLC can help you protect it!
Many homeowners wonder if they should continue watering their lawn into the late fall and early winter. Before the ground freezes, it’s best to ensure your lawn is adequately watered to help it survive winter dormancy. After freezing temperatures become more prevalent, watering is not necessary, and can do damage to your lawn.
If you’re ready for some assistance with beautifying or maintaining the ground around your home, call Royal Lawn Care at 302-436-9800 or contact us.