Winter Tips for Better Gardens | LawnCare by Walter, Inc.

Winter Tips for Better Gardens

February 17, 2025

When you’re counting the days to spring, it can sometimes feel like you’re waiting forever for those bursts of sunshine and warmer moments. If you love to garden, winter can feel even longer! Here are some tips and things you can do this winter to help pass the time.

Avoid walking on your frosted lawn.

Avoid walking on your frosted lawn. This will prevent weakening the blades of grass underneath.

Use ice melts instead of salt to eradicate ice on the pavement.

Use ice melts instead of salt to eradicate ice on the pavement. This is safer for people and pets.

The winter is a great time to be bold with ideas and plan how you’d like your garden to look.

The winter is a great time to be bold with ideas and plan how you’d like your garden to look.

Sweep and organize your storage area. Take inventory on supplies such as gloves, garden clogs, etc.

Sweep and organize your storage area. Take inventory on supplies such as gloves, garden clogs, etc.

Take advantage of the time to sharpen your tools and maintain your power equipment.

Take advantage of the time to sharpen your tools and maintain your power equipment.

Schedule your deluxe lawn care maintenance program for 2025 with LawnCare by Walter!

Schedule your deluxe lawn care maintenance program for 2025 with LawnCare by Walter!

The Great Invasion Times Two
Lawn Care Topics

The Great Invasion Times Two

It can be difficult to describe the sound of a cicada, so the sound is often simply referred to as the “sound of summer.”

See More >

Putting Our Best Foot Forward During Climate Change
Lawn Care Topics

Putting Our Best Foot Forward During Climate Change

At LawnCare by Walter, we’re putting our best foot forward as we explore different ways on how to implement sound practices that benefit the earth.

See More >

LawnCare by Walter, Inc. (logo)
Lawn Care Topics

How Compacted Snow Can Damage Grass

Snow on the grass adds moisture to the soil and benefits growth in the spring. It can, however, lead to problems if it becomes packed down from things like too much foot traffic.

See More >

Fall Lawn & Landscape Preparation
Lawn Care Topics

Fall Lawn & Landscape Preparation

Caring for your lawn and landscape is crucial during the fall months to ensure vibrancy in the spring.

See More >