More Winter Landscaping Tips!

When winter rolls around it can be a harsh time for anything that's green, especially your lawn, trees, and shrubs. Landscaping is a year-round endeavor and you want to make sure you are doing everything you can when Mother Nature is at her most brutal. Most people slack off in the wintertime because they figure nothing is growing and whatever damage is going to be done is unavoidable. This is, of course, incorrect. There are a few things you should probably be doing that you are not. Here are some winter landscaping tips to help you keep your lawn, shrubs, and trees healthy and well-kept for when spring rolls around.

Lawn and Grass Care

Although it appears grass has stopped growing, it is actually growing its roots deeper to prepare for the coming winter. Fall is a good time to start preparing your lawn for winter by fertilizing and re-seeding. A second fertilization in late October is also a good idea. This will keep the grass roots strong and prepare them for a harsh winter and protect them against frost and freezing. Also, be sure to get in one last, and very short, cut of your lawn before the winter comes.

Bushes and Shrubs

Pruning is extremely important in winter landscaping. It will help encourage healthy growth come spring time. The best time to prune is after all the leaves have changed colors, or it is obvious the shrub or bush is dormant. You should also consider wrapping shrubs or bushes in burlap to protect them against frost and freezing. Re-mulching is also another good idea to protect against frost during the winter.

During the Winter

When it snows, it is a good idea to not only shovel your walkways and driveway, but also shovel your trees, shrubs and bushes. Take a shovel, or simply put on a pair of gloves, and try to knock as much snow off as you can. Oftentimes the weight of the snow can snap branches or cause trees and shrubs to topple over, leaving the roots exposed.

These are just a few tips, but all in all, winter landscaping involves preventative measures and a little routine maintenance to help keep things in check for when spring rolls around.