Lawn Services: What to Do in the Off-Season
According to the University of Missouri Horticulture Department, good lawns seldom "just happen." Whether you do the lawn services or hire professional services, use the off-season to build and maintain a quality lawn. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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Off-season is typically after the last mowing of autumn and before the first mowing of spring. Lawn services shift from mowing and trimming to protecting against winter and preparing for the next season.
Types
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Off-season lawn services include seasonal fertilizing, perennial weed control and over-seeding lawns. The Horticulture Department recommends aeration and thatch control after the growing season.
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Benefits
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Winterizing fertilizer provides root food during the dormant season. Broadleaf herbicides prevent hardy perennial weeds from wintering over. Lawn renovation or over-seeding fills bare lawn areas for the next season.
Considerations
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Seek advice from regional cooperative extensions on off-season mulches, suitable fertilizers and late-season pesticides. Your region, soil and lawn type have individual needs.
Misconceptions
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A homeowner may stop lawn services during the off-season as the grass or turf looks dead. The lawn is only dormant, growing at a much slower rate, and still needs basic care.
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