I don’t know about you, but once the “Fall Back” time change happens, I become highly aware of winter’s impending arrival. There are so many lawn care tasks that you can do now that really will boost the health and vitality of your grass. Get a jump start on spring growth by having your local lawn service perform the following tasks now:
Lawn Aeration: Let The Sunshine In!
If you have clay or other heavy compacted soils, you also likely have bare patches where the grass will not grow. It’s also possible that areas where the grass growth is underwhelming can be due to compacted soils. Have your Newton lawn aeration service come in – they use special equipment to introduce thousands of tiny holes into the surface of the lawn. These holes loosen the soil, which allows for better root growth. These holes also make it much easier for sunlight, oxygen, rain water and nutrients to penetrate beneath the surface and reach the grass’s roots.
Fertilization: Last Minute Nutrition to Last Through the Winter
Here in the Newton area, most lawns look their best when they’re fertilized three times a year. An initial spring fertilization to start the growing season off strong, again during the hottest days of the summer, and now, before the snows arrive, to strengthen and sustain the grass during the cold winter months. If you missed the first two, don’t sweat it – there’s still time to call your local lawn service and get the job done.
Tree & Shrub Care: Inspect, Wrap, Protect
Trees and shrubs represent some of the most cherished aspects of the residential lawn. If you’ve purchased these items, you know how expensive they are. However, trees and shrubs are vulnerable to becoming damaged – and even killed – during severe winter weather. Your local lawn service can help you protect your trees and shrubs.
The process is fairly straightforward. Trees and shrubs are inspected by trained lawn care professionals who are looking for signs of disease, fungus, rot or other problems requiring care before the trees are bedded down for the winter. After these issues are addressed, trees and shrubs are wrapped according to best practices to protect them against winter weather.
