Cutting Grass in Winter The Dos and Don'ts
Article by Grass Bee
05 Nov 2022
As winter approaches, many of us are tempted to put away our lawnmowers and let the grass grow wild. After all, who wants to be out cutting grass when it's cold and wet? But if you want your lawn to look its best come springtime, then there are some dos and don'ts that you should follow when it comes to cutting grass in winter.
Do: Use a Mulching Mower
Mulching mowers are designed for use in the colder months as they help protect the soil from frost damage. They also help keep moisture levels up by returning nutrients back into the soil which helps promote healthy growth during the winter months. When using a mulching mower make sure that you set it at a higher setting than normal as this will ensure that your lawn is cut evenly without scalping or damaging any areas of turf.
Don’t: Cut Too Short
When temperatures drop below freezing point, it can cause damage to your lawn if you cut too short as this exposes more of the blades of grass which can freeze over causing them to die off quickly. To avoid this problem try not to cut lower than 1 inch (2 3 cm) during winter months so that enough foliage remains on top of each blade of grass providing insulation against frosty conditions.
Do: Rake Up Leaves Regularly
Leaves left on top of your lawn can smother new growth preventing air circulation around each blade leading to disease problems such as fungal infections or moss build up which can kill off patches of turf over time if left untreated. Therefore rake up leaves regularly throughout autumn/winter so that light still reaches down onto each blade allowing photosynthesis processes (which provide energy for plants)to take place even during these colder periods helping maintain healthy looking turf until spring arrives again!
Don’t: Overwater Your Lawn
It may seem counterintuitive but overwatering your lawn during winter is actually bad for its health because excess water encourages shallow root systems making them more susceptible towards drought stress once summer arrives again – something we definitely don’t want happening! So only water lightly every few weeks just enough so that soil doesn’t dry out completely otherwise leave well alone until warmer weather returns next year!
Do: Fertilize During Autumn & Early Winter Months
Fertilizing is important all year round but especially so during autumn/early winter months when temperatures start dropping below freezing point because fertilizer helps strengthen roots giving them extra protection against frost damage whilst also encouraging new growth ready for springtime! Make sure though not too fertilize late into December otherwise nitrogen levels could become too high leading towards potential burnout issues later down line…so always check with local experts before applying any type fertilizer products onto your garden beds!
Don’t: Forget About Weed Control Measures
Weeds love cold weather just like humans do – meaning they thrive under these conditions often taking advantage by spreading their seeds far and wide across gardens everywhere creating an unsightly mess come summertime unless dealt with correctly beforehand! Therefore make sure weed control measures such as herbicides or manual removal techniques are used regularly throughout autumn/winter seasons keeping those pesky weeds at bay until warmer days arrive again soon after!!
In conclusion, following these simple dos and don'ts will help ensure that your garden looks its best come springtime despite having gone through some tough times due harsh winters experienced here in Britain recently proving yet again how resilient nature really is no matter what Mother Nature throws our way!!
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