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With winter fast approaching, you may be looking for ways to protect your yard from harsh cold and snow. There are several lawn maintenance chores you can perform that will ensure your lawn will come back green and healthy next spring. Below, Metro Sod & Seeding, of Lincoln, NE, shares some advice for the colder months.

5 Winter Lawn Maintenance Tips

1. Fertilize

Before the first hard freeze sets in, fertilize your yard. Over the summer, the nutrients in your soil can be slowly depleted by the vegetation. Fertilizing and aerating your lawn before the first snow will help lock the fresh nutrients in the soil and feed your new spring lawn.

2. Clean Up

Lawn MaintenanceAnother great thing to do, before the snow sets in, is to rake all the leaves in your yard. If there is any debris left in your yard when the snows come, it can crush and kill the grass under it. Leaves that are trapped under snow can also foster mold growth. Keep your yard healthy with this preventive lawn maintenance.

3. Mow Low

While it’s smart to keep your lawn fairly tall in the hot summer months, it’s good to start cutting it shorter as winter approaches. Keeping your lawn short through the winter will discourage field mice and other rodents from nesting in it and damaging your lawn. Cutting it gradually shorter through the autumn will keep it from being shocked if you shear it suddenly.

4. Treat for Weeds

If you’re enjoying an unusually warm winter with less snow, you might have to spot treat for cold-loving weeds. Use a natural herbicide to remove that unwanted and unsightly vegetation so your lawn can grow healthy and unencumbered come spring.

5. Keep off the Grass

Finally, avoid walking over snow-covered lawns as it can damage the grass and leave brown spots when the lawn comes back. Keeping your sidewalks and driveway clear of snow will encourage pedestrians to avoid your lawn and make sure no vehicles are parked on the lawn. This will help ensure a beautiful lawn when the snow melts.

Whether you need general lawn maintenance or special winterizing treatments, the experts at Metro Sod & Seeding can help. With a commitment to customer care, they can help keep your lawn beautiful. They offer various affordable services from seeding to sprinkler system installation. Call them today at 402-730-4421, or visit their website to schedule an appointment.

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