In most parts of the country, it’s been getting cold for a while now. What better time to talk about how to best take care of Bermuda grass this winter? It won’t be long before we’re all knee deep in fertilizer and seed catalogs, making our annual pilgrimage to our local garden centers looking for…
The best thing to do when in the lawn during winter is to not do anything. Winter can be a very hard time for many plants, especially the grass that people use in their gardens. It’s cold outside and it snows often, which makes working on your garden almost impossible at some point. Plus, if…
The summer is over and the leaves on your lawn are starting to turn from green to brown. Before you pull out your trusty mower for one last time of the year, there are a few things that need doing first. Read on if you want to know how to prepare your lawn for winter….
Mulching is an extremely effective way of protecting plant roots from extreme cold in wintertime. Some mulches can be purchased commercially, but others are simply materials that homeowners have on hand, such as leaves, hay or straw. The mulch should cover the plant to a depth of 1–3 inches depending on the type used. Many…
Winter mulching is a good way to protect your garden from freezing that happens in winter. This method will help you save money as well as it protects the soil from erosion, preventing weed growth and protecting plants from harsh weather conditions. Mulching means spreading a thick layer of organic material on top of the…
As we get closer and closer to winter here in the Upper Peninsula, people start asking me about mulching their trees and shrubs. I thought this would be a good time to give you some basic guidelines on how to cover your plants with leaves for winter protection. First of all, let’s talk about when…
You can keep your winter squash producing longer by mulching them to protect the soil through the cold weather. You have harvested all of your summer vegetables, but you still have some fruit on the vines that are starting to shrivel. They are hard and dry enough for storage, but you want to continue gathering…
When the temperature is below 40°F (4°C), it’s too chilly to water grass. Grasses enter dormancy as temperatures drop closer to zero degrees Fahrenheit, requiring far less irrigation. When the temperature dips below freezing, grass goes into dormancy and requires far less water than it does while actively growing in hotter weather. If you have…
Weeds in winter can be recognized by their lighter color green and thin blades. Many weeds, such as common chickweed, henbit, annual bluegrass and others will emerge from the root in early Spring when temperatures warm up. In most cases these weeds are easy to control because they have not accumulated starch reserves in their…
Winter is right around the corner. If you haven’t already switched over your lawn care to winter wonderland mode, then now would probably be a good time to do that. Here are some tips on how to keep your lawn healthy during this time of year: How To Keep Your Lawn Healthy During Winter Keep…