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"After a hot gruelling summer and and early snow this week, Aurora, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, and Highlands Ranch homeowners now ask how is the best way to protect my lawn and garden to prepare it for our harsh winters."

, said Chris Dominy, local owner of BestYard.com and the Weed Man Lawn Care for Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

“Here are our Top 5 Tips to Prepare Your Lawn & Garden for Winter."

1. Get to the Root of the Problem. Aerate!

The stressful combination of hot, dry weather and a season full of foot traffic leaves your soil compacted and making it difficult to breathe.

To alleviate this problem CSU professors recommend fall aeration to open pockets of air to allow your turf’s root system to breathe, grow deeper, and absorb nutrients and water.

Over seeding is often done with aeration.

2. Over Seed to Improve Turf Density

Fall over seeding helps your turf to become thicker and choke out weeds that grew during the grueling summer.

The new growth will fill in areas where the grass is thinning or where there are bare spots.

The best time to over seed is with aeration because much of the seed will go into the plug holes from aeration.

3. Apply an Early Winter Fertilizer

Because your lawn is recovering from a grueling summer it is more vulnerable to winter damage.

Most of lawn care experts agree that the early winter application of fertilizer is the most important one for lawns.

It promotes a healthy, thriving root system, store vital nutrients for the winter and early spring, and aids the cold hardiness of your turf from winter damage.

4. Apply a Mite Control Application

Do this if your lawn or your neighborhood had mite damage in 2017.

This is one area where an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.

Mites can cause considerable damage to your lawn if left undiagnosed and not treated in 3 weeks or less.

Almost all serious injury by grass mites are related to winter drought stress.

South-facing hills with sun exposure are typical areas where turf damage can be expected.

5. Do a Fall Clean Up

Take time to put your yard and landscape “to bed” in fall, your lawn will reap the rewards.

Give your lawn a healthy start next spring by managing these fall tasks.

• Trim shrubs and ornamental grasses.
• Divide plants. If your perennials are overcrowded, fall is an ideal time to divide the root ball and replant. Cutting back the plants prior to transplanting can help reduce shock.
• Plant fall bulbs. Plant in fall to enjoy spring’s first blooms - crocus, daffodil, tulip. The best time to plant is after the first frost so the bulbs will stay cool all winter. Dig holes for bulbs and fertilize before replacing soil.
• Pick up leaves. Fall cleanup will save time for gardening come spring, and clearing your lawn of leaves and sticks will prevent the heavy, wet foliage from suffocating the turf. Dark, moist environments are breeding grounds for disease.
• Decorate for the holidays. Fall is the time to think festive! Draw attention to your landscape with lighting, and find ways to incorporate a pop of color by filling containers with seasonal selections - mums for fall.
• Clean up. Wash down the patio furniture and store it for the season. Make sure to pick up toys so they don’t get buried or lost.
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About BestYard.com

BestYard.com has provided clients beautiful yards and the time to enjoy them since 1998.

Clients enjoy award winning, full service, one stop shopping for all their mowing, gardening, landscaping, irrigation, Christmas lighting, and snow removal needs.

BestYard.com has the Weed Man USA franchise for Douglas and Arapahoe counties that provides environmentally responsible fertilization, weed control and integrated pest management services.

BestYard.com is in the client satisfaction business. Our focus is on our client’s complete satisfaction. We exist to serve our clients.

Awards:

• BestYard has more Five Star Google, Yelp, Yellow Pages, & Super Pages Reviews than any other lawn care company in Colorado.
• A Better Business Bureau A+ Rating.
• Awarded “Best Lawn & Garden Maintenance Company” for seven consecutive years from 2009 - 2015.
• Entrepreneur Magazine named Weed Man “America’s #1 Lawn Care Franchise” in 2015. Forbes Magazine named Weed Man as “Top 10 Franchises” in 2015.