How to Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter

Autumn is here, and that means winter is well on its way. Once the cold weather hits and stays, your plants will lie dormant until the next growing season. Is your yard ready? Maybe you're unsure of how to prepare, or maybe you just need some new pointers or a refresher. In any case, these tips will help you achieve optimal botanical success for next spring. Here they are:

Keep It Clean-Cut

Keep your grass blades about 2 1/2 inches high. Mice and moles love long grass under the snow, so letting your lawn grow isn't the best idea to keep critters out of your yard.Don't let leaves pile up on your lawn. Leaves block the sunlight your grass needs to be healthy. (For those of you who hate to rake, a mower with a mulch setting and bag attachment makes things much easier.)

To Make It Look Great, Aerate

Aerating your lawn lets water and nutrients get to the grass' roots. You can rent an aerator from most home stores, and you really only need it for about half a day depending on the size of your yard.

Apply New Seed

Fall is a great time to seed your lawn so it grows in thick and resists weeds. Use a rotary spreader and apply the seed as recommended. After you seed your lawn, give it some water to make sure the seeds start off well.

Fertilize Your Yard

Autumn is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. (Late fall, around Halloween is the optimal time for applying fertilizer.) Your lawn will get the pre-winter boost it needs to get ready for the cold, and help it for when warm weather returns.

The above tips will help your yard get ready for the cold weather ahead. For more information on winterizing your yard, call KC Landscape Curbing at (816) 820-0965 today.