Proactive Ways to Repair Winter Lawn Damage

While there are many ways to prepare your lawn for the winter weather in New Jersey, it can still take a toll. The low temperatures, heavy snow, and common deicers like salt can all make your grass look thin, diseased, and dead by the time that spring rolls around. Here are our professional tips for repairing your lawn after the cold has finally passed. 

Figure out what caused the damage

Before you try to fix your lawn, you should find out what caused the damage. Was it the salt, heavy snow, ice, etc.? In addition, look for non-chemical ways to fix the issues and prevent them in the future. 

Remove dead material

You should remove any dead material from your yard to aid the growth of new grass. Some light raking and weed pulling will both promote a healthy lawn. 

Fix any patches on your lawn

The winter weather can often leave patches of dead grass but, fortunately, there's a quick and easy way to repair these spots. You can use grass seed and scatter it over your lawn along with a light layer of weed-free mulch, or for a faster fix, you can patch with sod. 

Fertilize, fertilize, fertilize
 
Your lawn is craving food, sun, and nutrients after the harsh winter and fertilizing will help it to grow big and strong. There are many different fertilizers available, but you should make sure to choose one that has a balanced nutritional value. 

Water your lawn regularly

You should also make sure to water your lawn regularly. Since summer will be here before you know it, you should make sure that your NJ lawn sprinkler is installed correctly and working before it gets too hot.

Don't mow your lawn right away 

When the grass starts growing on damaged areas, resist the urge to cut it right away and when you do, don't cut it too short. Remember, spring has just arrived and your grass is only just able to grow again, so give it some time. Shorter grass is more susceptible to sunburn, and the last thing that your recovering lawn needs is more damage. Your grass should be three to four inches tall, and you should only mow it when it reaches over 30 percent of the height you'd like. 

At Steeplechase, we pride ourselves in offering the best practical advice to our clients, as well as the finest service. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve the healthiest lawn.