How To Keep Your Lawn Green In Winter

 

Maintaining your yard requires dedication, and with the winter chill fast approaching, most homeowners also tend to also chill with regard to their lawn duties and skip everything until spring comes in. Although it’s true that lawns hibernate and are less demanding during the cooler seasons, there are still a few tasks that you shouldn’t skimp on if you want a winter “wonder lawn” that will save you a lot of trouble once the temperature gets warmer!

Without further ado, here are seven things to add and tick off your winter checklist for a greener, healthier lawn:

1) Feed Your Lawn

Warm-season grasses make up the majority of lawns in Australia. These varieties are only semi-dormant in the winter and although growth slows down when the soil temperature drops below 14°C, they still have the capacity to absorb nutrients.

Acquire specialised winter fertilisers that are rich in Iron to improve the leaf colour, and contains less Nitrogen to avoid unnecessary growth. Feed your lawn around May so it would be ready to enter the cold season and apply another round in July for sustenance.

Remember to read and follow instructions on the fertiliser package and apply the recommended amount. Doing so will ensure a bouncier lawn comes spring!

2) Aerate Your Lawn

Australian summers can be very harsh and can jump from warm to very hot. The cooler temperature brought by fall is a real relief but may not be immediately so for your lawn! The dry spells can dehydrate and cause soil compaction underneath the grass that inhibits nutrient uptake and water penetration come the cooler seasons.

Introduce air and allow water to penetrate your grass by aerating the lawn which is the process of making holes through the turf. It can be done manually with a pitchfork or a motorised aerator.

The more aeration you do before winter, the more verdant your lawn would be after. It also helps break the extra thatch and prevents fungal growth. If you haven’t had the chance to aerate in the warmer months, you can catch up on the task as long as the ground isn’t frozen. It is recommended to aerate at least 2-3x in winter!

3) Seed Your Lawn

Feeding will help nourish your grass throughout winter but it can’t do anything to the bald spots already on your lawn. Seeding will repair these bare patches and also inhibit soil erosion and compaction, so literally sprinkle some TLC!

Fall is the best time to do this, but early winter works too. Make sure to water these areas so you’re left with a healthy, thriving yard.

4) Mow Your Lawn

Mowing shouldn’t stop just because growth slows down in winter, although it would definitely be less frequent. In areas where it snows, don’t leave your grass long. Gradually lower the cutting height of your mower so you can cut your grass shorter without shocking it. This will prevent the blades from folding on itself and dying when the frost comes in.

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