Winter weather may be beautiful, but the cold, snow, and ice can deal some real damage to your landscaping. Although many people believe that they have a green thumb, even the trials of winter can lead to inadvertent gardening mistakes that completely ruin lawns and flower beds.
If you’ve accidentally taken up any of the following winter gardening mistakes, it’s time to look into making some changes or hiring a lawn care professional that can keep your landscape lush all year long.
Failing to Water Your Lawn
When winter arrives, the showers of spring and summer will gradually dissipate. Relying on the next sprinkle or snowfall to keep your lawn and plants hydrated is a sure way to let your lawn die out.
During the winter, you’ll only have to water once or twice a month. Many people forget this and it’s easy for no water to hit a lawn throughout the colder months.
Create a regular watering schedule that helps keep your landscape alive throughout the winter. This is especially important if you planted trees, shrubs, or flowers in the fall and want them to survive through their first winter.
Cutting Your Lawn Too Short
During the winter, your lawn should be at least two or three inches high. If you are cutting your lawn any lower than that (or letting it grow out too long), your grass can easily become damaged and die out over the winter.
Pruning Your Shrubs
Many people believe that pruning your shrubs is helpful for their survival during the winter. However, the truth is that when a plant is pruned, new growth begins almost immediately, and these younger buds are extremely vulnerable to the cold that a Texas winter brings.
No matter how desperate you may be to prune unsightly areas of your shrubbery, lawn care professionals say to do so once spring arrives.
Not Draining Your Water Hose
While this tip may not directly impact your gardening, it can save you money after winter passes. Failing to drain and put up your water hose could lead to brittle equipment that produces holes and splits that render them useless.
Once the weather starts to cool down, drain your hoses and put them away for the year. However, if you don’t have a sprinkler system and must keep your hose in place, invest in a garden hose cover that keeps the frigid temperatures away!
Ignoring Fertilization Needs
Your lawn needs to be fertilized until the first snowfall arrives. Failing to do so will leave it vulnerable to icy conditions and result in you having to replant large areas of your lawn during the spring.
Keep in mind that your lawn will need to soak in the fertilization as quickly as possible. Our recommendation is to find a great spray fertilizer that your lawn will absorb more rapidly than a granular one.
Keep Your Landscaping Pristine This Winter With Executive Lawn Care
If you know that it’s difficult for you to keep your lawn and flower beds beautiful during the winter, Executive Lawn Care can help take some of the stress off of your shoulders. We offer our residential lawn care services all year long and are dedicated to helping you keep your curb appeal beautiful, no matter the season.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and get your home on our calendar!
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