Winter Lawn Care Tips for Southern Climates
For home owners living in the northern parts of the US, caring for their lawn in the winter is not a big deal. However, for those who live in the southern states, it’s a completely different story. In many areas the climate is so mild that the grass continues to grow all year long making it necessary to care for it much the same way you would in the spring and summer.
The grass won’t normally grow as fast in the winter but it can still grow enough to make it necessary to mow your lawn. Nevertheless, it won’t need mowed as often so you don’t need to do it once or twice a week like you would in the summer. It’s recommended that you inspect your lawn on a regular basic and when the grass is above the desired length, then mow.
It’s vital that you keep your lawn free of debris during the winter. Even though the grass will continue to grow, it’s not as strong and resilient during this time of year as other times. It will be more difficult and it will take longer for the grass to recover if damaged. Make sure you pick up any toys, tools or anything else that is covering the grass and rake up any leaves that have fallen for the best results.
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