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As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
DALE NAPIER
As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
Here in Springfield, Missouri, our winters really are quite unpredictable. Some years we have massive amounts of snow and moisture, while other years, we have seen very dry winter months. With this much variation in precipitation, many people ask how they should handle watering their landscape and lawn during the winter months. Here are some simple guidelines to help you! Ditch the Schedule During the summer months, having a set watering schedule is key, to ensure that your active, growing grass does not become dehydrated and wilted. In the winter, though, the lawn is dormant, and needs much less moisture. So when do you water? Take your cue from the weather! A general rule of thumb is that your lawn will need 1-2 good waterings a month during cold weather. If mother nature provides this via snow or rain, then you really don't have to water at all. If not, plan to drag the hose out on a warm day and give your grass and landscape plants some moisture! Water Deep Because watering is much more sparse during the winter months in Missouri, plan to completely saturate the ground when you do water. This will ensure that the root systems have adequate supplies to last until the next watering. To water deep, leave your sprinkler or hose running until the ground becomes soft and the water is running away instead of being absorbed. Drainage Is Important Too While we are on the subject of watering and precipitation, I want to touch on drainage systems as well. Many times, I see lawns that fall victim to too much moisture, which can be just as harmful as not having enough. Keep a close eye on your landscape beds and lawn areas, to ensure that water is not standing when it shouldn't be. Lawns and beds should have drainage that allows excess water to run off of them in a timely manner. If you see areas that have poor drainage, make plans to address the problem before it harms your plants. For more information on lawn care services that our company offers in the Springfield, Missouri area, please visit our home page. Image Provided, courtesy of papaija2008, from Free Digital Photos
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