How to Keep Your Grass Green in the Winter

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Rake and get rid of fallen leaves in preparation of seeding.. Remove weeds to avoid your grass getting killed.. Mow grass at a height that is slightly higher than normal.

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Rake and get rid of fallen leaves in preparation of seeding.

Step 1

Rake and get rid of fallen leaves in preparation of seeding.

2

Remove weeds to avoid your grass getting killed.

Step 2

Remove weeds to avoid your grass getting killed.

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Mow grass at a height that is slightly higher than normal.

Step 3

Mow grass at a height that is slightly higher than normal.

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Begin overseeding as early as autumn.

Step 4

Begin overseeding as early as autumn.

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Water your seedlings every day for up to 3 times a day.

Step 5

Water your seedlings every day for up to 3 times a day.

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Fertilize the grass early to provide nutrients for the winter.

Step 6

Fertilize the grass early to provide nutrients for the winter.

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Refrain from mowing grass after it has rained.

Step 7

Refrain from mowing grass after it has rained.

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Restrict the amount of walking on your lawn to keep the grass healthy.

Step 8

Restrict the amount of walking on your lawn to keep the grass healthy.

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Keep your lawn clear of objects and outdoor furniture.

Step 9

Keep your lawn clear of objects and outdoor furniture.

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Consider chipping away ice to give your grass more of a fighting chance.

Step 10

Consider chipping away ice to give your grass more of a fighting chance.

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