Getting Your Yard Ready for Winter

No matter how meticulous you’ve been with your yard all year long, the work you put into it before winter can either make or break it. And because the harsh cold weather can do a number on your lawn, it’s important to make fall maintenance a top priority.

To make yard maintenance easier, we’ve compiled the following checklist of steps you can take to shield your lawn from the cold:

Mow it. Don’t give up on mowing your lawn too soon. Before the freezing temperatures set in, mow the law until it’s about three-fourths of an inch long.

Turn of the sprinklers. You’ll want to shut off the sprinklers before the temperatures drop so that your lawn doesn’t freeze over.

Rake up the leaves. If your lawn is buried under heaps of crunchy leaves, rake them up so that your lawn can get all the sun it needs.

Spread mulch. Protect your plants from freezing during the winter months by sprinkling about two to four inches of mulch around trees and plants.

Fertilize it. Your lawn can become especially dry in the winter, so sprinkle fertilizer around the yard to stimulate growth at the root - just prevent spreading fertilizer too much in one spot.

If you come across any plumbing issues while you’re preparing your yard for winter, contact the professionals at Nassau Plumbing & Sewer Rooter! We are here to help winterize your home and make repairs to your heating system, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us today at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information.

Tips for Summer Yard Maintenance

Summer is yard maintenance season - let’s keep our lawns looking healthy and fresh! When the temperatures heat up and your kids run around, your lawn can take quite a beating, which is why it’s important to take care of it. Not sure where to start? Here are 4 tips you can use to tend to your outdoors this season:

Control weeds - When the yard is in full bloom, your weeds can get a little out of control. Remove them by pulling or digging, or better yet try herbicides. These products are designed to kill broadleaf weeds without damaging the rest of your lawn. However, keep in mind that products can be damaging in the summer heat, so pull them by hand if the temperatures are hot.

Mow the lawn - We know this sounds like an obvious tip for your outdoor maintenance, but it’s important to lay out the specifics: mow regularly at about 3” to 4” and use mulching grass clippings to balance out the moisture levels. Keeping your lawn taller will help to shade the soil from drying in the sun and prevent weed seeds from ‘germinating’. Bonus tip: keep your mower blades sharp, as this minimizes the stress on your grass on those hot days of the season.

Protect from diseases - Did you know that summer is prime time for fungal diseases? That’s right - this is the season when mildew and brown patches start to grow, so apply fungicide when needed. Also, if you’re going to water the lawn, water it during the day to keep evening moisture to a minimum.

Water - Your lawn needs at least one inch of water a week, and even more when a drought occurs. However, you don’t want to oversaturate it either, so keep track of rainfalls by using a rain gauge or small, empty food can. Bonus tip: don’t let your grass go brown and then try to recover it - if your lawn dries up, it will stay that way until the fall rolls around.

Looking for more tips on how to take care of your lawn this summer? Click here.

If you notice any outdoor plumbing or drain issues, contact Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter! We offer all of the plumbing, sewer, and drain services you need to help you maintain your yard. Call us today at 877.713.8136 for emergency services or visit our website for more information.