Quick Lawn Prep for Winter

To prepare your lawn for winter, make sure to rake up all the leaves no later than 2 weeks after they have fallen.  The leaves will prevent sunlight from reaching the grass, which causes stress, suffocation, and disease. If you don’t have an excessive amount of leaves, you may choose to chop the leaves up with a mulching mower.  These little leaf pieces will decompose quickly and add some nutrients to the grass.  Once you have cleared your lawn of any debris, including sticks and stones, and are sure your lawn is finished growing, give it a final cut.  Also sharpen and clean your mower blades before packing up for winter.