Winter Lawn Care Tips For Homeowners

Owning a home at the Lake of the Ozarks means you're able to experience the four seasons and all that they bring. Lush greenery in summer, falling leaves in autumn, snow and chilly temperatures in winter, and the rain and blooms of spring. With the enjoyment of the changing seasons comes lawn and garden maintenance. Mission Bay boasts large lots where landscaping possibilities are many and we're here with some tips and tricks to keep your winter lawn looking great and prepped for spring.

Watch Out For Weeds

If your grass is more of a beige-tone this time of year, then the occasional green weed stands out like a sore thumb. If you only notice a few weeds sprouting here and there, you can spot-treat them using an herbicide that kills weeds but not grass. If your lawn is littered with a few more weeds than you care for, you may want to continue mowing your lawn through winter at the recommended height for your grass. Many common winter weeds can't survive repeated mowing and will die. Don't forget to use the mower's bag and capture the seeds as to avoid the weeds from spreading. 

Remove Debris

If you didn't get all the autumn leaves removed from the lawn before snow arrived, you can still tackle the task. Very carefully remove any debris that accumulates throughout the winter months. This is a great time to gently rake up any matted areas of the lawn. Raking these areas and removing debris can encourage better air flow throughout the turf grass and prevent possible disease and insect infestation. 

Organize Your Equipment

It's a great time to organize your lawn care equipment. Take advantage of the downtime and service your lawnmower. It may be time to change or sharpen the blade, install a new air filter, and install new spark plugs. Organize your lawn chemicals by discarding expired chemicals and ensure all products are off the ground and locked away.

Research Spring Fertilizers

Fertilizing in the spring can jump start your lawn out of its winter slumber. It can provide a nutrient build up that will give the lawn strength to withstand the heat stress and dryer temperatures of summer. 

Midwest weather can be unpredictable and more snow will likely make an appearance before spring. Keep your lawn looking great when the warmer weather hits by following these maintenance tips. Mission Bay residential community offers lake living at its finest and we love the look of a well cared for lawn. You can sculpt your own landscaping masterpiece when you build or buy at Mission Bay!

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