Lawn care is an important part of home maintenance. For most regions across the United States lawn care is only important during spring, summer and early fall. As winter settles in, the climate grows colder, and lawn maintenance gets a little break. Snow covers the ground, and grass gets some time off. For much of America, winter is a time when lawn care can be put on hiatus. This however is not true in Florida.
Winters in Florida, much like other warmer states, such as California are, all in all, pleasantly warm. A few cold streaks may come and go, but weather, for the most part, stays consistently warm year-round. This, of course, means that Florida lawns don't get the same down time that lawns across other states may get. Lawns continue to thrive all throughout the year, and consistently need residential lawn care and attention.
When preparing a lawn for the Florida winter, it is important to get an early start. In mid-autumn, start preparing your lawn for the upcoming season. Begin by fertilizing your lawn, giving it a healthy dose of nutrients that it will need to make it through the winter months. This will ensure that your lawn is ready for what may come. While Florida is, for the most part, a warm state during the winter, there are certain parts that can be touched by frost. By fertilizing a lawn months prior to the cooler weather, the lawn has the chance to soak up the nutrients needed to go through whatever the Florida weather may bring.
During the winter, it is important to continue upkeep on lawns across Florida. Begin by removing leaves and twigs that may have fallen from trees, as well as other forms of debris. If these materials are left on the lawn, they could collect moisture and start to decay, a process that could damage your lawn. You'll also have to continue to mow your grass, much the same way as you would during the warmer periods of the year.
Lastly, and quite important, you have to remember to water your lawn during the winter months. Unlike areas where snow and rain are a near daily occurrence, Florida winters can vary. They can be very wet, or very dry. During dry spells, lawns must be watered to insure that they continue to thrive. Check your lawn daily and look for areas where water seems to be standing. If the water doesn't dissipate, it's time to do a bit of added work. Letting water stand can not only damage the grass, but it can also be responsible for creating mildew and mold, which can do more than damage your lawn alone.
Florida winters are not like the season elsewhere in this country. They can remain quite warm. And, with the weather being what it is, lawns will need the same amount of attention during winter months, as they get throughout the rest of the year, if not more.
For best results, you may want to contact a professional lawn care service such as Slug-A-Bug, for a bit of added help.
