Many folks seek advice when it comes to winterizing the lawn for the cold New York winters; where some experts swear by winterizing the lawn where others don’t see the value in doing so. That leaves the question to homeowners as to whether or not they should invest in winterizing or not. For those wanting the best looking lawn, but don’t want to shell out the cash for a gamble, getting the lawn winterized might leave people frustrated at what the decision should be. At this time, we at Mickey’s LawnScapes would like to take the opportunity to discuss whether or not you should winterize your lawn.
Is it Necessary to Winterize Lawn?
1) Type of grass. Winterization is required, or the final fertilizer before the year before the frost is based on where you live, or more specifically, the type of grass you have. Common types of grass in New York, such as fescue or bluegrass, are cool-season gasses. These grass types benefit more so that warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda or St. Augustine grasses for example. So if you want to know whether or not to winterizing the lawn will benefit your grass, make sure you know what kind it is.
2) Value of winterizing lawn. Administered during the late fall, winterizing with a special blend of fertilizer helps supply your lawn with additional feeding or nutrition. This special unique blend of fertilizer designed for winterizing your lawn is formulated with increased levels of potassium and decreased nitrogen levels to offer the support your lawn will need before the frigid cold winters begin in the Great State of New York. With enriched nutrients and the decrease levels of nitrogen, the grass’s root system can strengthen its durability and resistance to extreme winter weather and be healthier come the spring.
3) Consult your lawn-care professional. If you have reaped the benefits of having a professional lawn care specialists take care of your lawn, consult with them and ask their opinion on the matter. The professional caring for your lawn is well adept to the strengths and weaknesses of your lawn and can better assess the situation. With the professionals on your side offering their solutions for a healthier, greener, and softer lawn, they can offer the insight on what your lawn may be lacking.
Why Apply Winterizer to My Lawn?
Preparing your lawn for winter is ultimately the decision of the homeowner, but by blanketing your lawn with the late fall fertilizer your lawn will gain many benefits. When temperatures cool down, many grasses recover from the stresses of summer; disease, drought, or intense heat is a few examples. Properly fertilized turf grass can begin to store carbohydrate reserves in the stems, rhizomes and stolons. Serving as a source of energy for root and shoot growth the following spring, the carbohydrates give the grass additional resistance to diseases or any injuries sustained.
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Mickey’s LawnScapes can help you determine of our lawn should be subject to winterization and perform any other preparations your turf may need to endure the cold winter months of East End of Long Island, New York. Call us today to get started!
