Fald Lawn Care: Hold et sundt gård gennem vinteren

Fald Lawn Care: Hold et sundt gård gennem vinteren

Græspleje tips du skal gøre om vinteren.

De fleste husejere antager, at i slutningen af ​​sommeren er deres græsplejeopgaver forbi. Intet kunne være mere forkert. Sandheden er, fald er det tidspunkt, hvor dit græsplæne har brug for dig mest. Det er den bedste tid at få det klar til foråret. Følg disse fem trin, og du vil have den sundeste græsplæne, du nogensinde har haft næste forår, når tingene begynder at grønne op igen.

Må ikke springe ned på gødning af efteråret. Før plænen går i dvale for vinteren, skal du fodre det godt.
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1. Vand: Hvis det har været et tørt fald, skal du sørge for at jorden er fugtig i vinter. Det er meget stressende for rodsystemet at gå i måneder i knogletørre jord. Selv når det er køligt, mister jorden stadig fugt til atmosfæren, bare ikke så hurtigt som det gør, når det er varmt.

2. Rake: Forlad ikke døde blade på din græsplæne. De vil kun fremme skimmel og smøre græsset, når det forsøger at komme i gang næste forår. Plus, det er meget nemmere at rake dem op om efteråret, når de er tørre.

3. Aerate: Hvis du har tung jord, er faldet tiden til at lufte. Gør det, når jorden er fugtig, og før du befrugter. Luftning løsner jorden, hvilket gør det muligt for rødderne at sprede sig, og at ilt skal trænge ind.

4. Gødning: Selvom græsplænen begynder at blive brun, er rødderne hårde på arbejdspladsen, der lagrer næringsstoffer til vinteren og det følgende vækstår. Efterår er den vigtigste tid til at befrugte.

5. Mow: For den sidste skæring af sæsonen skal du sætte din maskine til ca. 1-1 / 2 in. Og klippe græsset kort. Det vil hjælpe med at forhindre sneform i din gård.

- Travis Larson, Seniorredaktør

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FAQ - 💬

❓ What is the best fertilizer for fall?

👉 “Nitrogen applied in the fall is the most important lawn fertilization of the year,” says Robert Cox, Colorado Sate University Cooperative Extension Agent. “Use a high-nitrogen fertilizer, such as 25-5-5, or something with a similar formula.”

❓ When should I fertilize in Alberta?

👉 Early summer (after your lawn begins to actively grow) and fall are the best times to fertilize. Fall fertilization helps winter hardiness of the grass and provides nutrients, especially potassium, which makes turf stronger.

❓ When should I fertilize my new sod in Alberta?

👉 After a month or so you can fertilize your new lawn. Please do not walk on your new sod for a minimum of 10 days, especially areas that are very wet. The sod needs to be left undisturbed while the roots get established.

❓ When should I stop watering my lawn Alberta?

👉 The rule of thumb is to continue watering your lawn once the days start to become shorter, and just before the first snowfall. This typically occurs in late September to early October.

❓ What month Should I fertilize lawn?

👉 Apply early spring lawn fertilizer once between February and April, when your grass is starting to green up and begin to actively grow (around the time your lawn first needs to be mowed).

❓ When should I apply fall fertilizer to my lawn?

👉 Apply fall lawn fertilizer 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes. To find an exact date, look for the first frost date in your area. That date is typically a good time to fertilize since the ground hasn't frozen yet. More generally, mid-October is a good time to apply lawn fertilizer.

❓ What month Should I fertilize my lawn?

👉 Timing: Apply early spring lawn fertilizer once between February and April, when your grass is starting to green up and begin to actively grow (around the time your lawn first needs to be mowed).

❓ When should you stop fertilizing your lawn?

👉 Your lawns root system is active until the soil freezes, which in most cases is in mid to late December. Again, fertilizing in early to mid November allows your plants roots to continue to receive nutrients and prepare for the winter.

❓ Can I mow and fertilize on the same day?

👉 Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium take time to absorb into your soil. Doing anything too drastic on your lawn, such as cutting your grass, will disrupt this process. We always suggest to our clients that they wait 24 to 48 hours before mowing their lawn after fertilization.

❓ What to do if sod is turning brown?

👉 Areas where sod is wilting or turning brown, indicate that it's not getting enough water. New sod must get plenty of water to establish its roots. Typically, you water fresh grass at least twice a day (more often if hot) for at least a week to two weeks. Water needs to soak the soil for a depth of at least ½ inch.

❓ How many minutes should I water my lawn?

👉 It is ideal to water lawns about one inch of water per week. To determine how long you need to water to get one inch, place a plastic container in your yard and set a timer. On average, it will take 30 minutes to get a half inch of water. So, 20 minutes, three times per week will give a lawn about an inch of water.


Forfatter Af Artiklen: Oliver Larsen. Uafhængig konstruktion og teknisk ekspert. Erhvervserfaring i byggebranchen siden 1980. Faglig kompetence i retninger: konstruktion, arkitektur, design, husbyggeri.

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