Creating an ideal lawn and landscape in Tarrant County is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires the assistance of professional lawn care services year-round. For instance, while many people assume a dormant lawn does not require much attention, lawn care is important during this time. To be proactive we apply fertilizer and weed control in cold weather, so that these solutions are in place when needed.
North Texas weather is unpredictable, so lawn care services have to be reliable. As lawn care pros we need to be ready for anything. In January, we could have snow and ice, or sunshine and 70+ degrees. Working with a lawn care team in Tarrant County is important, since your winter lawn could have issues that you may not be able to see.
Why Seasonal Lawn Care Treatments Are Important
The goals of seasonal lawn care treatments can vary. In spring we target cool-season weeds, prevent summer grassy weeds, and green up lawns. Seasonal lawn care treatments applied during cold weather are proactive. Their purpose includes elimination of winter weeds, prevention of spring weeds, building strong root systems and suppressing lawn diseases.
Elimination of Winter Weeds and Spring Weed Prevention During Cold Weather
While warm-season grasses like Bermuda and St. Augustine are brown and dormant in cold weather, cool-season weeds can flourish and even thrive in cold weather. Their green color makes them stick out like a sore thumb on a brown lawn. These weeds need to be eliminated before they produce seeds.
Essentially, we want to control weeds before they come up and become well-established. By applying pre-emergent weed control in cold weather, we are establishing a preventive barrier so that spring weeds cannot germinate.
Building Strong Root Systems and Suppressing Disease
While lawn grasses are dormant and their top growth is brown, the roots continue to be active. By applying fertilizer in cold weather, the grass can concentrate on root growth without having to divide its strength between top growth and root growth. Stronger, deeper root systems help grasses overcome summer stress and also resist disease.
Proper winter fertilizers contain nutrients like potassium. Potassium encourages root health and suppresses disease—yet some spring weeds will benefit if too much potassium is applied (via an overapplication of fertilizer). Getting the proper amount of fertilizer or any other treatment is an important reason to work with a professional lawn company.
Preparing Your Lawn for Spring and Summer Success
Lawn care in cold weather is just as important as lawn care in any other season. The best winter fertilizer replenishes the nutrients lost in the fall that roots need to use in the winter. Deeper root systems will support healthier top growth, and this thicker, faster-growing top growth will be more resistant to insect and disease attacks.
Your Trusted Source for Winter Lawn Fertilization in Tarrant County
At Green Top Lawn Care, we’re proud to be your go-to source for lawn care in Tarrant County, and throughout all of North Texas. We want to set you up for spring and summer lawn success. For more information about our cold-weather services, reach out to us today. Call (817) 684-4044 and request a free lawn fertilizer and weed control quote.
