pre winter lawn care

Pre-winter lawn care consists of aerating the turf—to reduce compaction and make it easier for fertilizer and water to reach the roots—and reinvigorating thin areas with compost and seed. Before you start, get a soil test so that you know the type and amount of amendments to add.

1. How should I treat my lawn before winter?
2. When should I fertilize my lawn before winter?
3. What month should I winterize my lawn?

How should I treat my lawn before winter?

6 Things You Must Do To Your Lawn Before Winter

1. Mow the lawn to 21/2 inches.
2. Aerate. Fall and spring are the most beneficial times to aerate your lawn.
3. Fertilize. ...
4. Clear the leaves. …
5. Fill in bald patches. …
6. Preempt weeds.

When should I fertilize my lawn before winter?

Apply fall lawn fertilizer 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes. To find an exact date, look for the first frost date in your area. That date is typically a good time to fertilize since the ground hasn't frozen yet. More generally, mid-October is a good time to apply lawn fertilizer.

What month should I winterize my lawn?

Many lawn care experts recommend that if you choose to fertilize your cool-season lawn only once each year that you should do so in fall. The lawn fertilizer typically available in fall is called winterizer fertilizer. In most locations, you should aim to apply winterizer fertilizer in October or November.