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Most of us don’t even stop to consider doing yard care in the winter. We just see our brown grass and bare trees and go inside, dreaming of warmer days where grass grows green, and butterflies flit from flower to flower. However, if we don’t care for our yards during the cooler months, we may invite trouble in the warmer days, or at least not have the nicest lawn we could have if we had cared for it year-round!

The benefits of doing yard care in the winter

When most people think of winter, they think of snow, cold weather, and Christmas. They don’t think of yard work. However, there are many benefits to doing yard care in the winter.

For one, the winter is a great time to prune trees and shrubs. Pruning in the winter allows you to see the plant’s structure better and makes it easier to remove dead or damaged branches.

Winter is also an excellent time to fertilize your lawn. Fertilizing in the winter helps the grass roots grow more robust so that your property will be healthier and more resistant to pests and diseases in the spring. In addition, in winter, you can often fertilize without worrying about rain washing it away. Winter is also a fine time to aerate your lawn because the ground is softer and easier to work with. For those who live in areas with snow, an added bonus is that shoveling can help work the muscles and burn calories.

Another benefit of doing yard work in the winter is that it can actually help you save money! One way you can save money on your energy bills by doing yard work in the winter is by trimming trees and shrubs around your home. This will allow more sunlight to reach your home, which can help to heat it up naturally. In addition, clearing away leaves and debris will help to prevent pests from coming into your home and causing damage. Also, by ensuring that your gutters are clear of leaves and other debris, you can help to prevent water damage to your home.

A third benefit of doing yard work in the winter is that if you have any plants that are still alive, they need to be taken care of to survive the cold weather. By trimming them back and covering them up, you can help them make it through the winter and be ready to bloom again in the spring. So don’t neglect your yard just because it’s cold outside – a little bit of work now can mean a beautiful garden come springtime.

The disadvantages of not doing yard care in the winter

When the snow starts to fall and the temperatures drop, it's easy to let your yard care routine slide. After all, who wants to go outside and care for your yard when it's cold out? But forgetting to do yard work in the winter has some substantial disadvantages.

• One disadvantage is that your grass will suffer. Once the snow melts, you will be left with dead patches of grass where the snow was piled up. This can be unsightly and difficult to fix.

• Another danger of not doing yard work in the winter is that you could end up damaging your home. If you don't clear away snow and ice from your gutters, they can freeze and break.

Although it may not be your favorite winter chore, doing lawn care in the winter has plenty of benefits. If you want a clear plan of what you need to do to keep your yard in great shape through the winter, and you want help implementing it, call The Experienced Gardener. They can help your yard be the beauty of the neighborhood!