Fall is so often a brief but welcome respite from weekly lawn care work— until one day, it feels like winter arrives overnight! Don’t let winter catch your lawn, plants, and tools off guard. Royal Lawn Care’s got the ultimate winter lawn to-do list for homeowners, so you can rest assured knowing you’ve done everything you can to prepare your yard for the cold winter.
What to Winterize Before the Ground Fully Freezes
Here are RLC’s top reminders on preparing for the frigid temperature ahead.
- Prepare for Winter Pests
Pests like moles, voles, and grubs can still cause issues during the winter. Traps and repellents may work, but maintaining your yard by removing debris is the first line of defense.
- Add Slow Release Fertilizer
Feeding your grass and soil in the late fall or early winter can give you a head start for spring growth. Not sure what fertilizer to add? Contact Royal Lawn Care for a soil assessment.
- Bring Potted Plants, Decorations, and Furniture Inside
With temperatures dropping, it’s best to pack up, cover, or put away any lawn ornaments or decor. Potted plants survive the best and attract fewer pests when they can spend the winter inside.
- Clean Up Dead or Fallen Branches and Leaves
Give your lawn a thorough cleaning to ensure your property’s curb appeal is top-notch for the Holiday season. RLC’s spring and fall lawn clean-up packages include clearing your yard of branches, sticks, and leaves, as well as trimming and edging your lawn, mulching flower beds, and pruning trees to promote growth.
- Winterize and Store Lawn Tools
Drain unused fuel from mowers and other gas-powered tools to ensure the gasoline doesn’t break down, freeze, or cause mechanisms in the engine to stick. If you can’t store your tools, secure a tarp or waterproof cover over them.
- Prepare Outdoor Plumbing
Disconnect hoses from outdoor spigots, drain irrigation systems and insulate or use foam covers for any exposed faucets or pipes, especially those in unheated areas like basements, attics, or garages. Remember to shut off plumbing to outdoor spigots, if possible!
- Sign Up For Spring Lawn Care Packages
In the Delmarva region, thankfully, spring comes fast! Be sure that your yard is on Royal Lawn Care’s list for spring treatment and mowing services. Contact RLC today!
With these tips and your RLC to-do list in hand, you’ll be ready for the days of freezing temperatures ahead. And if you need help, our team is just a phone call away!
Contact Royal Lawn Care today for information on lawn care packages, spring and fall clean-ups, and fertilization programs.