It may be winter, but that doesn’t mean we’re not still thinking about landscaping! If you struggled to grow grass in your MA landscape this year, now is the perfect time to consider what you can do differently next year to have a lush, green lawn that’s the envy of the neighborhood.
Our team at Cataldo Landscaping has some tips to help you grow grass and improve your landscape in MA.
Timing
Timing is everything when it comes to landscaping. Late fall is generally the best time to overseed your lawn so that the grass has an opportunity to take root before winter temperatures set in. If you missed your window, don’t worry! You can seed your lawn in the early spring as well. Be careful not to seed too early, though. You don’t want a frost to destroy your new grass. If you have a hard time getting grass to take root, you lay sod or turn to the pros.
Crabgrass
You have to pay attention to the timing when trying to get rid of crabgrass. If you wait too long to apply herbicides, the crabgrass won’t respond. This pesky plant is hard to get rid of, so you need to deal with it at the beginning of its growth cycle.
Length
Mowing your lawn to a higher length can encourage it to grow. If the grass is too short, it can dry out in hot weather. Brown grass that looks scorched is usually cut too short. Longer grass creates more shade over the soil, keeping it cool even when the weather is hot.
Your pets may also be the reason your lawn is struggling. When your dog does its business on the lawn, it can damage the grass. Mowing your grass to a higher length can help solve this problem.
Improve Your MA Landscape with Cataldo
No matter what your lawn care problems are, our team at Cataldo Landscaping can help you solve them. We’ll recommend the best way to care for your lawn, depending on the features of your property. We can also suggest plants that will thrive and beautify your MA landscape.