LifestylePrepare your lawn for winter: Tips for a lush spring return

Prepare your lawn for winter: Tips for a lush spring return

Autumn is a crucial time for proper lawn care. Preparing the grass for the upcoming cold allows you to enjoy a beautiful and healthy lawn in spring. You don't always have to reach for store-bought fertilisers. You might already have a great conditioner at home.

You need to take care of the lawn all year round.
You need to take care of the lawn all year round.
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Preparing the lawn for winter is essential for its health and appearance in spring. A lawn without proper care might struggle to regenerate, leading to uneven growth, patches, and diseases. Taking care of the grass in the autumn helps strengthen its root system, ensuring better survival in low temperatures.

Here's how to prepare your lawn for winter

Mowing the lawn before winter arrives is one of the most important tasks for every gardener. The last mowing should take place in October or early November when there's no risk of frost. The optimal cutting length is about 5 centimetres. Cutting the grass shorter may lead to freezing while cutting it longer increases the risk of rotting under the snow.

It's also important to remember proper fertilization before winter. Nitrogen-based fertilizers, popular in spring and summer, are unsuitable for autumn. Autumn fertilizers should be rich in phosphorus and potassium. Using inappropriate fertilizers can weaken the lawn and make it susceptible to diseases. In autumn, it's also wise to consider scarification and aeration of the soil before the frost sets in. This will allow for better air circulation and nutrient delivery to the grassroots. Consider covering your lawn with a thin layer of compost or peat. This natural "blanket" will serve as additional protection against freezing.

Use ash. The grass will be unbreakable

That's not all. A great solution is to use wood ash. It's rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium - nutrients that the lawn will thank you for. The most important thing is to choose ash from the fireplace or grill that is free of chemicals. Sprinkle it on the lawn on a clear day, so the rain doesn't wash away this natural fertiliser. The best time for this treatment is the end of October.

Preparing your lawn for winter is not just a matter of aesthetics but plant health. Regular mowing, aeration, proper fertilisation, and leaf removal are basic activities that every garden owner should perform. Taking care of these aspects will ensure a beautiful, green lawn in spring. Remember that even small neglect can have serious consequences for the lawn's condition, so it's worth spending time on proper preparations now.

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