One of the secrets to a great lawn in the spring is how well it was taken care of during the winter. With winter fast approaching in temperate areas of North America, it’s important to take stock of some ways to help keep your lawn healthy even while it’s covered in snow.

Before the season’s first big snowfall, free your lawn of clutter. Rake the leaves and remove rocks or any other debris that does not belong on your lawn. Your grass will be unable to grow if it is covered with these things. Many people think summer is the most important season to stop weed growth. On the contrary, in relation to your lawn, weeds grow much faster in the winter than in the summer. If weeds are free to run rampant during the winter, you might not have any grass on your lawn come springtime. While your grass is growing slowly throughout the winter, pay extra attention to any new weeds developing on your lawn. If you want your lawn to look thick, even in the winter, plant rye grass seeds or any other grass that grows better in the winter. One advantage of rye grass is that it will coexist with your current grass, making your lawn appear fuller. In the spring, rye grass will die off. Winter grasses are best planted in October. Even though it’s cold outside, you should still water your lawn during dry weeks. Rye grass grows best with one or two inches of water per week. If mother nature isn’t cooperating, supplement the grass’s growth by watering during the winter. By following these tips, your lawn should be tops in the neighborhood come springtime.