In North Texas, winter lawn care can be tricky. One minute it’s balmy and sunny, and the next, it’s frigid and pouring. Sometimes, the temperatures can dip below freezing, and snow can blow in, too (remember the deep freeze that impacted the entire state in early 2021?). There’s a reason why they say, “Welcome to Texas! If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes.”
While winters in Texas may not be as long or server as it is in other states, it is unstable, and it can have a severe impact on your lawn – especially if you don’t prep it. Because the weather is so unpredictable, figuring out how an adequate winter lawn care regiment can be a challenge. So, what can you do to protect your lawn to make sure that it’s still healthy and strong when the growing season returns? Here are some tips that you can use to get your North Texas lawn winter-ready and ensure that it will look great when spring comes back to town.
Tidy Up
Start by clearing out as much debris as you possibly can, including leaves, acorns, twigs, pinecones and needles, and any other waste that’s scattered about. Accumulated debris can block out sunlight, moisture, air, and vital nutrients, killing your lawn.
Water Wisely
Since sub-freezing temperatures and snow are rarities in Texas, you should continue watering your grass in the winter. Set a watering schedule and stick to it. Watering first thing in the morning or at dusk is ideal, as less water will evaporate back into the atmosphere, giving the plant a better chance of surviving.
Apply Fertilizer
One of the easiest ways to make your lawn lusciously green in the spring is by feeding it with a top-quality fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer before the first freeze, which is usually sometime in December in Texas.
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