Those of us lucky enough to have our own yard and garden have all learned to appreciate it more this year!
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Since the pandemic limited our ability to get out into the world and nature, this beautiful green streak was so important to keep us happy and healthy through 2020. Now that winter is coming, we're going to be spending a lot less time out there and if you want it to look its best there are some key maintenance steps that you may not have thought about. Here are some tips to keep your garden happy by spring.
Pay attention to it
As a first step, this is a simple but important step: don't neglect it. You can't forget your green space until it's warm enough to put up a deck chair again. While it's true that you need to do less active work, watch out for the little things and warning signs that can make your lawn unhappy. Fallen leaves covering the grass are not only a thorn in the side, but they also hold moisture and prevent sunlight from getting into the grass. For this reason, it is also important to remove lawn furniture in winter and prevent people from walking on the grass. Damage caused in winter takes much longer.
Don't overmow
In the cold winter months everything moves much slower as far as the lawn goes, so you don't have to be out there once a week to push the mower around. If you notice some growth, a cut should be fine. In general, however, you should keep an eye on the weeds and clean your mower thoroughly. Gardening isn't the most exciting job, but mowers need regular cleaning and maintenance and now is the time to do it!
Think about watering
Winter might not be the time to think about how to get more water onto your property, but spring will be when you will be back out there with the hose, thinking about how to get better results with less effort. Consistency is difficult to achieve without a proper system and a great automated irrigation system will help you maintain your lawn in all weathers. It's not just for the dry summer months; An irrigation system detects rain and moisture and reacts accordingly. R & L Irrigation Services offers year-round irrigation services. With their tailor-made work, they meet the specific seasonal requirements of your region.
Do not exaggerate
There are treatments and fertilizers that you can put down in winter. Be aware, however, that this is a time when the green will be much less responsive to sudden changes and possible damage and recover. Whenever you use anything, make sure it's gentle treatment and follow the guidelines. Also, when shoveling salted road snow from the driveway, keep it away from the grass. That will do a lot of damage.
