In winter, the weather gradually becomes colder, and the growth of the lawn also becomes slow, so in the garden planting and maintenance, the planting of the garden lawn also needs to adapt to different climate and environmental conditions. During the winter months, the growth rate of the lawn becomes slower due to the cooler temperatures, so some special planting methods are required to maintain and protect the lawn. Here's how to take care of your lawn during the cold winter months.
1. Pruning. During the winter months, turfgrass grows slowly, so the lawn needs to be mowed properly. The height of the mowing should be slightly higher than usual to reduce frostbite of turfgrass at low temperatures. At the same time, trim off the yellow leaves and dead grass to keep the lawn neat and beautiful.
2. Fertilization. Winter is the dormant period for lawn growth, but some turfgrasses still grow slowly. When the temperature drops below 8, the aboveground part of the lawn has almost stopped growing, so in late autumn maintenance, you can properly apply slow-release fertilizer to meet the needs of the plant surface nutrients, and at the same time, it can also promote the growth of the underground root system of the plant, improve the drought and frost tolerance of the lawn, and can also be the green period of the lawn in winter to a certain extent.
3. Pour frozen water.
Lawn watering and freezing water is generally a work often carried out in the cold north of our country, which refers to the water that is sealed before freezing, which can improve the cold resistance and frost resistance of the lawn, and can also play the effect of heat preservation and moisture preservation. The freezing water is generally carried out at the end of November to the middle and early December, at the surface temperature of about 3-5 o'clock, to freeze at night, and it is best to thaw and fill the frozen water at noon during the day.
The amount of irrigation for greening maintenance should be large, in order to fully moisten the soil layer, and flood irrigation is appropriate, and the general watering depth can reach about 30cm, but it is necessary to prevent the occurrence of "ice sheet". In sandy flatbed soils, it is necessary to increase the amount and frequency of irrigation.
Fourth, insect prevention. Winter is a time of high incidence of pests and diseases, and in order to protect the healthy growth of turfgrass, some insect control measures need to be taken. In late autumn, the lawn should be removed from the litter and weeds, so as to greatly reduce the source of pests and diseases, and at the same time can use preventive insecticides, so that prevention is the main, the first is the auxiliary pest and disease measures.
5. Replanting. If the turfgrass is not growing well or is dying, it needs to be replanted. When replanting, turfgrass varieties that are adapted to winter growth should be selected to ensure the normal growth of the lawn.
In conclusion, in the planting of winter courtyard lawns, it is necessary to pay attention to aspects such as pruning, fertilization, watering, insect control and replanting. Only by taking the right planting method can we ensure the healthy growth and beauty of the lawn, the above is the maintenance method of the winter lawn, if you are interested in lawn planting, welcome to comment and like and follow**, pay attention to the flowers, and the beauty comes unexpectedly.