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pre-winter
pre-winter lawn
lawn
care
care pointers
pointers
inter weather can be harsh, especially on lawns.
Homeowners who spend much of spring and summer
tending to their lawns may fear the impact that winter
will have on their once-lush landscapes, making the fall a great
time to fortify lawns against any harsh conditions to come.
Homeowners must take grass type into consideration before
taking steps to prepare their lawns for the winter. Some grasses are best fertilized in late-summer, while others should be
fertilized in autumn. Cool-season grasses, including fescue and
bluegrass, are best fertilized sometime between the months of
September and November. Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda or zoysia, should be fertilized between July and September.
Once homeowners have gained a greater understanding of their
lawns, they can begin exploring the various ways to prepare their
lawns for whatever winter has in store.
1. Explore winterizing fertilizers.
Homeowners who want to make their grasses more winter
hardy can consult landscaping professionals to determine if
winterizing fertilizers will work for their lawns. These specially
formulated fertilizers, many of which are made exclusively for
cool-season grasses, contain higher levels of potassium and lower
levels of nitrogen than early-season fertilizers. Potassium helps
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