Everyone always sees taking care of your lawn as something that you only really need to do in spring and summer. This is not the case though, and you still need to be taking care of your lawn into November before the frost sets in. Now is the time to make sure that you are doing everything possible to give your lawn the best chance of making it through the winter without getting harmed, so it’s time to say goodbye to those fall cleanups and start preparing for the cold season. So, how can you take care of your lawn in November? Let’s have a look!
Last Cut Of The Year
It is going to be some time in November that you will likely do your last cut of the lawn as the frost is going to start setting in soon after. Head out and make sure that you get every inch of grass cut, not leaving any patches or parts so that your grass can remain healthy and now grow into a jungle. However, you don’t want to cut your grass too short or you’re going to end up with brown patches of lawn through the winter as your grass isn’t really going to grow over the next couple of months.
Once you’ve done this and you’re happy with your lawn, complete your general mower maintenance so that it’s ready for next year when you need to start mowing regularly again. It saves you a job later if you do it now!
Get Rid Of Any Fallen Leaves
Throughout the fall we’re sure that you have been raking those pesky leaves, and November is probably the last time that you’re going to have to do this. You might have to rake a few strays every now and then through the winter, but it’s unlikely to be a common occurrence. The reason that you need to do this is because you want to get them out of the way before they have a chance to dissolve into the ground as this can cause things like mushrooms to grow in your garden. While they’re not dangerous they are super annoying and an eye sore in your garden.
Watch Out For Lawn Diseases In The Winter
It’s important that you are keeping an eye on your lawn this winter, checking for diseases and making sure that if something is wrong, you treat it as soon as you can. One of the most common issues that your lawn can face is fusarium which harms patches of your lawn. If you find any bald patches of grass in the colder weather, or you notice a white mold substance then you should call a professional to come and check whether it’s fusarium or not. If it is, then it’s going to need to be treated with a fungicide to get rid of it.
As well as this, your lawn could face a problem known as lawn rust where you will notice a yellowy powder over your grass. This can be treated with a fertilizer, but the best results for this will be in spring.
Snow And Freezing Temperatures
Protecting your lawn from the harsher weather conditions might seem like an impossible challenge, but it can be done if you know how to. First, when the grass has frost on it, we know that the crunchy sound is appealing to some people, but you shouldn’t be walking on it if there is another choice. You can break the grass by doing this, which will damage your lawn and can take a long time to fix.
It’s especially important to keep your eye on any of the shady areas of the garden because the frost is not going to thaw there as well as it is on exposed areas. The one thing that you should never do is try to thaw your entire lawn yourself by putting hot water on it. We have seen online that people tried this last year, but you risk permanent damage to your lawn if you do this.
There you have it then! Taking care of your lawn in November and the colder months is going to look different than the summer and spring months. It’s important that you are taking proper care of your lawn, and not just leaving it to face the colder temperatures without being prepared to do so. Everything on this list should be done in the month of November, if for no other reason than to give you peace of mind that your lawn is going to be fine when spring rolls around again.
