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Today I have 2 very
important tips for the future success of your lawn, and the future success
of the evergreens in your landscape.
As we head into late
fall and winter, it’s very important that the evergreens in your landscape
have good soil moisture, which also means they have good moisture levels
inside the plant and leaves or needles. During the winter, evergreens will
lose moisture thru their leaves and needles, especially on windy, warm, and
sunny days, so having good soil moisture is very important. So, make sure
you water those evergreens, like this specimen holly, before winter and
colder temperatures set in. And to help reduce moisture loss from the
needles or leaves, spray them with an anti-desiccant called WiltStop. This
helps to seal in moisture, reducing moisture loss, and cutting down on
winter damages.
And, as we head into
late fall, it’s also important to keep mowing your lawn on a regular basis,
until it finally stops growing. Also make sure you are either mowing the
remaining fallen leaves back into the turf, or collecting them. Do not let
leaves sit on the turf over the winter. Once the lawn has stopped growing
and you have stopped mowing, give the lawn one last feeding with a high
nitrogen fertilizer. It will not promote new growth, but instead is stored
in the plant and roots, keeping your lawn greener over the winter, and off
to a better start next spring. This is one of the most important feedings
you can give your lawn.
There you go. Two late
season tips, to help ensure the success of your evergreens and your lawn for
next season. |
