University Turfgrass Experts From Coast-to-Coast Offer Tips for Winter Prep and a Green Spring Lawn
SALEM, OR--(Marketwired - Sep 29, 2016) - Fall has just begun, but according to turfgrass experts from across the nation, lawn owners should waste no time in preparing their lawns for the winter weather ahead. Fall lawn care promotes good root development, enhances storage of energy reserves and extends color retention in lawns. Grass Seed USA, a national coalition of grass seed farmers and academic turf specialists, conducted a survey of university professors and turfgrass specialists from esteemed horticulture departments to gather lesser known fall lawn care tips for a healthy, beautiful lawn come spring.
"Lawn care begins to change in the fall as your lawn tries to take in as much nutrients and moisture as it can in preparation for the dormant winter months ahead," said Bryan Ostlund, Grass Seed USA executive director. "Simple lawn care chores such as reseeding, weeding, aerating and fertilizing help a lawn immensely and show nearly immediate results come spring."
Following are expert answers to the many questions common among lawn owners when approaching these fall and winterizing lawn care tasks. For a thorough guide to fall winterization prep, including information specific to your turfgrass zone, visit www.WeSeedAmerica.com/Lawn-Winterization-Tips.
For more information on seasonal lawn care and the benefits of a healthy, well maintained lawn, visit www.WeSeedAmerica.com.
About Grass Seed USA
Grass Seed USA is a national coalition of grass seed farmers and academic turf specialists with a wealth of experience in studying, growing and harvesting grass and grass seed. The coalition seeks to inform and educate residential and commercial customers about the benefits of grass and best practices for responsibly growing and maintaining healthy turf. For more information, visit www.weseedamerica.com, or follow on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.
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