Winter is a harsh and fickle time of the year, and it can cause many problems for those of us who value our homes and yards. Snowfall can especially be a huge issue for lots of people who don't know how to prepare for the worst that winter has to offer. In this article, we'll give you a few tips on how to protect your yard from damage caused by snow. This way, you won't end up with a huge mess to clean up once the snow melts and spring finally comes around. [wpdiscuz-feedback id=”a3tzzd7sjf” question=”We'd love to hear from you” opened=”0″]By the way, we're curious: How much snow do YOU get where you live, each year?[/wpdiscuz-feedback]
Clean Up Stray Foliage To Protect Your Lawn
Leaves and other tree debris are rarely ever ideal to have on your lawn. In the winter, this becomes an even bigger issue. This is because they can get matted down thanks to heavy snowfall. This matted down layer of leaves, dead fruit, or seedpods can start to rot underneath all that snow and eat away at your lawn and nearby shrubs and plants. Before the snow hits, take some time to clear your yard of debris.
Trim Your Lawn Shorter Than Normal
Despite how counterintuitive it seems, one of the best ways to protect your yard from snow damage is to cut it shorter than you normally would. The weight of snow can actually pose a problem for a yard that you leave to get too long. Longer grass can start to mat and clump, leading to choked roots. Moreover, this can prevent it from getting adequate sunlight when the snow melts. Take care to maintain a living lawn in winter so that your property looks fresh and green come spring.
Wrap Shrubs and Saplings for the Winter
It isn't a great idea to let more sensitive trees and shrubs tough out the winter without any help. While these kinds of plants do go dormant in the colder months, the freezing temperatures, frost, and snow can be very harsh on them if you aren't proactive. Winterizing your trees and shrubs can help ensure that the cold and snow don't set in and kill them before the spring can come back around to revive them.
Prune Dangerous and Unwieldy Tree Branches
Falling tree limbs are a hazard to you and your family, so it's already a good idea to watch out for anything that might break or snap off. These falling limbs aren't good for your yard either. Therefore, you need to be extra vigilant if you have lots of trees around your home. If you know heavy snowfall is inbound, trim any weak-looking branches before the weight of the snow can break them off.
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Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
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Bo Kauffmann
Great info for home owners in snow-covered areas.
Jeff Dunham
Great info for the winter season